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FORT WORTH, Texas — Officers of the Cleburne Police Department on Friday attempted to allay fears among the city’s immigrant community that a state law making it a crime to cross the U.S.-Mexico border into Texas will lead to racial profiling and other discriminatory practices. “We want folks to know that we’re here to protect and serve, regardless of their citizenship status,” said Cleburne Police Chief Rob Severance. “We also want everybody to feel secure living in our community. Whatever laws and politics and whatever else aside, we are here to protect and serve.” Severance spoke to the Sta…

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