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I'm Undocumented & In The Ivy League

by Andrea González-Ramírez

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She's A Former Refugee — Now She's Running For Office

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Meet The Young Woman Who Escaped An Arranged Marriage

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Meet An Undocumented Immigrant Fighting For His College Dream

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One Incredible Mother's Journey From El Salvador

If Donald Trump's venomously anti-immigration rhetoric has you doubting the United States' historic empathy for refugees, look no further than McAllen,

by Rachel Selvin

I Work Alongside You Every Day —But Depending On Who Wins The Ele...

Editor's note: The writer's name has been changed at her request because of the immigration status of her family members. The views expressed are her

by Fiona Marlie Rezei

I Am Whipping Out My "Mexican Thing" — & You Should, Too

Julissa Arce is a social justice advocate and author of the book, My (Underground) American Dream, which chronicles her experience as an undocumented

by Julissa Arce

I'm An Undocumented Woman — Here's My Take On The Debate

Norma Jimenez is a 24-year-old undocumented organizer with the Bazta Arpaio campaign in Phoenix. The views expressed here are her own. Last night was

by Norma Jimenez

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I Built A Career On Wall Street — As An Undocumented Immigrant

Editor's note: Julissa Arce is a social justice advocate and author of the book, My (Underground) American Dream, which chronicles her experience as an

by Julissa Arce

Why Trump's Speech On Immigration Gave Me Whiplash

Whiplash. It's the only word that comes to mind when I think about how I felt watching the two competing — and starkly different — speeches Donald

by Bettina Inclán

Mexican President Peña Nieto Told Trump That Mexico Won't Pay For...

Update: Though Donald Trump said that he and President Peña Nieto had not discussed who will pay for the proposed border wall, the Mexican President

by Michael Hafford

This Undocumented Woman Gave Trump His Wall At The RNC

Hundreds of people gathered outside the Republican National Convention in Cleveland on Wednesday to build a symbolic wall against Donald Trump. "If

by KAELYN FORDE

What It's Really Like To Be An Undocumented Woman

Rocío Martinez Fajardo is petite and soft-spoken, with an easy smile and long, black hair. Standing in the parking lot of Saint Camillus Church in Silver

by KAELYN FORDE