Turmoil embroils US Latino group amid leader's Trump backing

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  • Author(s): By:RUSSELL CONTRERAS Associated Press
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    Associated Press: Worldstream, February 8, 2018 Domestic, 3pp
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    • Abstract:
      ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - The oldest Latino civil rights organization in the U.S. is facing turmoil over its leader's initial support for President Donald Trump's immigration plan and it comes amid evolving membership that includes politically active immigrant students. Until about 10 years ago, the League of United Latin American Citizens was known for its efforts to "Americanize" Hispanic residents following decades of group support for restrictive U.S...