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U.S. - Mexican Immigration
I. Introduction
A. (AG) In a recent report one author stated, "Some 200 central american migrants die each year on mexican soil trying to reach the U.S., and more than 100 are left crippled after jumping from trains or running from border patrol enforcers
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II. Body
A. Body paragraph #1 (first proof of your thesis statement)
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B. Body paragraph #1 (second proof of your thesis statement)
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C. Body paragraph #2 (third proof of your thesis statement)
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III. Conclusion
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