Detained Dreams: A Border Story

This chapter chronicles the struggles of an undocumented mother from Guatemala and her U.S. citizen children as they endure inhumane conditions during their detention at the U.S.-Canada border. It illustrates the harsh realities brought about by new immigration policies that prioritize detention, revealing the emotional turmoil of families facing tough choices and the implications of accidental border crossings. Through personal narratives and insights from lawmakers, the chapter encapsulates the complexities faced by those caught in the immigration system today.