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Youth shelter operated by L.A. immigrant-rights champion plagued by health and safety problems

Casa Libre, a historic mansion in MacArthur Park, was created to care for ‘the most vulnerable children,’ but has been cited by state officials 143 times for failing to meet standards for state-licensed group homes.

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