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1. What does the author describe as his "first legal American papers" (2) in the Prologue?

The ten papers comprise the author's "Warrant for the Arrest of Alien" (2). Vargas received these papers after he was arrested and detained in Texas in 2014. They are, as of the writing of the book, the only legal papers he has that are valid.

2. How does the author characterize President Trump's stance on refugees in the Prologue?

The author states, "To a degree unmatched by previous administrations, President Trump is closing America's doors to the world's refugees, slashing the number of refugees who can come to the U.S. by more than half" (2).

3. How does the author describe President Trump's perceptions of undocumented immigrants in the Prologue?

The author asserts, "Trump conflates undocumented immigrants with violent MS-13 gang members, referring to us as 'animals' and 'snakes,' often in front of boisterous crowds roaring with approval" (2).

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