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Rose Anne Amaya is a second generation Mexican-American living in Chicago. Despite her heritage Rose Anne’s view of immigration between the United States and Mexico is complicated. Fifteen years ago a violent event upended her personal life and in the process changed her position on immigration policy. She relays her story in the latest installment of Chicago Matters: Beyond Borders.

Rose Anne's Story

In our latest installment of Chicago Matters: Beyond Borders, we hear the personal story of Rose Anne, whose views on illegal immigration were shaped by a violent event in her past.

Posted on 7.10.2007

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Posted on 7.10.2007

Learn more about the history of immigration in the Chicago community on the Chicago Matters: Beyond Borders timeline. As immigration legislation and reform effects Chicago and the nation, we update the timeline. Check back and follow the progress.

Now in its 17th year, Chicago's award-winning multimedia public affairs series returns in 2007 with Chicago Matters: Beyond Borders to explore the impact of immigration in Chicago and the region.

Chicago Matters is made possible by The Chicago Community Trust, with programming by Chicago Public Radio, WTTW 11, the Chicago Public Library, and The Chicago Reporter.

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