By Gregory Rodriguez - Los Angeles Times

February 22, 2010

Violence in their homeland has caused many to sink deeper roots in the U.S.

Mexico’s violent drug war may be pushing Mexican immigrants and their families to put down deep roots in the United States more quickly and firmly than ever.

For generations, immigrants have dreamed of going back to Mexico to enjoy the fruits of their U.S. labors. Today, fear of violence is keeping more people focused on their futures north of the border and changing longtime patterns of assimilation and migration.

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