An Immigration Attorney on Protecting the Rights of Asylum Seekers As Told ToPostcards from the Border An Immigration Attorney on Protecting the Rights of Asylum SeekersFrom volunteer to a lawyer, Linda Rivas is fighting the uphill battle for immigration reform.Claudia HernándezOctober 8, 2020
A DACA Recipient on Fighting for His Dreams As Told ToPostcards from the Border A DACA Recipient on Fighting for His DreamsAfter being detained by immigration authorities, a 27-year-old Mexican immigrant finds a chance for an education with the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, program.Claudia HernándezSeptember 23, 2020
Walking Away from the American Dream As Told ToPostcards from the Border Walking Away from the American DreamFor 36-year-old Tomás Díaz, living in America meant 17-hour work days and unthinkable expenses.Claudia HernándezSeptember 9, 2020
Racism, Homelessness and a Lack of Opportunities: A Mexican Student’s Struggle to Stay in the US As Told ToPostcards from the Border Racism, Homelessness and a Lack of Opportunities: A Mexican Student’s Struggle to Stay in the USLupita came to the U.S. and started studying journalism but she’s now homeless during the COVID-19 pandemic. Claudia HernándezAugust 12, 2020
Former “King of Pickpockets” Finds New Life in Sheltering Deported Migrants As Told ToPostcards from the Border Former “King of Pickpockets” Finds New Life in Sheltering Deported MigrantsJesús “El Caracol” Tavizón Rodriguez has housed and fed thousands of immigrants in his shelter in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico over the last 20 years.Claudia HernándezJuly 29, 2020
Tuna, Ramen and Four Gallons of Water: What it’s Like to Spend Eight Days Crossing the Desert into the U.S. As Told ToPostcards from the Border Tuna, Ramen and Four Gallons of Water: What it’s Like to Spend Eight Days Crossing the Desert into the U.S.The first in a series of Postcards from the Border is from 24-year-old Toño, who recounts his journey from Mexico to the United States.Claudia HernándezJuly 22, 2020