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Galveston County commissioners pass resolution telling feds not to bring illegal immigrants to area

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Tuesday, July 8, 2014
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HOUSTON (KTRK) -- With little discussion and just as little feedback from the community, Galveston County Commissioners voted 4-1 to pass a resolution letting the federal government know they don't want illegal immigrants there.

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