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Pillen farms employed undocumented workers

Gov. Jim Pillen has embraced Trump’s immigration crackdown. For years, undocumented immigrants worked at farms owned by his family business.

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Lincoln Journal Star· Sep 10, 3:40 PMPillen farms employed undocumented workersAlso ran in Sioux City Journal

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