Julio Morales

Reporter for Imperial Valley Press

Julio Morales, Reporter with the Imperial Valley Press

Julio Morales on KCRW

The police force of the California city of Calexico is under Justice Department scrutiny.

Calexico Police Under Federal Scrutiny

The police force of the California city of Calexico is under Justice Department scrutiny.

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