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- ↑ Cruz, Laura (2002-02-16). "Kurita, Lucas Vie for Judicial Seat". El Paso Times. p. 13. Retrieved 2021-12-17– via Newspapers.com.
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{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Gregor, Alison (1998-01-14). "Appointing Kurita On Agenda Today". El Paso Times. p. 11. Retrieved 2021-11-27– via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Flynn, Ken (2004-11-14). "Judge Kurita Earns National Recognition". El Paso Times. p. 59. Retrieved 2021-11-27– via Newspapers.com.
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