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ICE raids put a chill on L.A. high school football teams

By Eric Sondheimer · Los Angeles Times · July 2025

ICE raids put a chill on L.A. high school football teams

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"Football players at Contreras, Roybal and Belmont high schools in L.A. have missed summer practices over fears fueled by immigration raids."

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