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We Went to a Texas Town Emptied by ICE Raids
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August 1, 2025
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4:09Now PlayingIn 2024 McAllen, Texas had a booming economy, with $100 million in increased sales tax revenue from 2023.
Now, residents tell us that it's a ghost town and the local economy is hurting.
Why? ICE raids on shops and factories have left workers too scared to go outside.
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