Fairfax set to stop funding group advising illegal immigrants

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Fairfax County appears likely to stop funding an immigration group that gave out advice for dealing with federal raids, according to recommendations released by county officials.

Progreso Hispano, an Alexandria nonprofit group, received $100,000 from the county this year — while distributing guides to “undocumented workers” in case of future arrest — the Washington Examiner reported earlier this month.

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