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During Fox's “Straight News” Division's Election Coverage, Fox Anchor Martha MacCallum Uses “Illegals” Slur

Written by Media Matters Staff

Published 02/28/12 9:41 PM EST

From Fox's February 28 special coverage of the Arizona and Michigan Primaries:

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Previously:

NY Times Drops “Illegals,” As Fox Continues To Cling To Slur

GOP Debate Puts National Spotlight On Fox's Use Of “Illegals” Slur

Special Report's Bret Baier Uses Loaded Term “Illegals”

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