Dreamers Call to Action

I started interviewing undocumented students and allies to better understand the immigrant rights movement in 2011. At the time, I was pursuing both a law degree and a masters degree in Latin American Studies. I soon recognized that in order to advocate for immigrants, I also had to learn more about…

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The Border

Have you ever been to the border? This is the border. This picture is the place where the Pecos flows into the Rio Grande.  I took this picture in July of 2002, and I’ve never been in a more peaceful place.  There was no sound, save the wind and an…

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The Executive Order

Politicians are assuring us that there won’t be a deportation force out rounding up families. According to the Executive Order on Interior Security, there will be. Prior administrations prioritized who would be deported. The most recent, and very clear, prioritization under Obama set out how our limited resources should be…

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