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Sania Stiles, who came to the U.S. from Monterrey, Mexico, waves a flag upon gaining U.S. citizenship during naturalization ceremonies at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
Sania Stiles, who came to the U.S. from Monterrey, Mexico, waves a flag upon gaining U.S. citizenship during naturalization ceremonies at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
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