Inside the Life of an Undocumented

ImmigrantBy: Patrycja, Amanda, and Lauren

O magazine Non-fiction Magazine journalist Senior staff writer for ESPN

Allison Glock

Author Allison Glock

Undocumented Mexican immigrants Anna and her family Live with Anna’s mom

U.S. Citizen

Who?

An average Mexican-American family taking a walk together

Loss of job in Mexico Crossing U.S. border illegally Caught without immigration papers

What?

A sign by the Mexican-American borderBorder patrol watches over a group of Mexicans

Arizona

Borders Mexico High border patrol presence

Where?

Fence built on the Mexican border

Bad living conditions Long wait for via Wanted better opportunities New policies for immigrants in US

Why?

Protest against deportation Poor family in Mexico

Bill called SB 1070 1980-Mexican Immigrants out number all

others 2010- Half of Mexican immigrants are illegal

Historical Overview

Protests against SB 1070

Immigrant Demographics

30 year growth of Mexican Population

Undocumented immigrants in the

us

Discrimination Constant fear If caught, dropped off in Mexico

Immigrant Experience

Mexicans being detains by authorities

Accused of stealing jobs Discrimination Threats Secretive about being illegal

Social Context

Protests against undocumented immigrants in the US

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