It's 2026. Hypocrisy is in.

Keren's family migrated to Midland, Texas, in 2012 due to Christian persecution and kidnapping threats. Keren describes her experiences as an undocumented family and her process of receiving her legal permanent residency. She also reflects on the current state of Mexico and the United States.

Keren: So, so, from the start? Carrie: From the start. So you're born in Nueva Casa Grande, yeah? Keren: Yeah, Nueva Casa Grande, Chihuahua. During the time that we were living there, that's when the cartels really started to, you know, I guess in a way, like rule the city,

Obama unsuccessfully pleads for Congress to pass comprehensive immigration reform, then uses executive action to deport record numbers of people while safeguarding protections for Dreamers.

Trump turns immigration into a national security issue, rallying support for a border wall and making legal immigration more difficult.

A helpful overview of how immigration in the United States works.

Biden reverses most of Trump 1.0's policies, dramatically increasing humanitarian programs, but cracks down on border and asylum processing in 2024.

Trump reinstates all policies from his first term, plus more, ending humanitarian programs and directing ICE to detain and deport anyone without firm legal status.

Immigrants are an asset to the United States, not a liability. Trump 2.0's policies will harm us economically, culturally, and spiritually. However, we do need better record keeping and information sharing.

My physical therapist was prodding at my left hip, trying to come up with a more specialized diagnosis than, “You’re out of shape.” She...