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Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center

It was in this setting in January of 2017 that officials met to “overhaul … the nation’s immigration system” (30) as directed by Executive Order from Trump.

San Isidro Port of Entry

This massive border crossing is located at the U.S./Mexican border between San Diego, California, and Tijuana, Mexico.

DACA

This U.S. immigration policy allows some individuals that were brought into the country illegally as children to receive a renewable two-year period of deferred action from deportation and to become eligible for a U.S. work permit.

Hieleras

This term is what Juan referred to the cells as when he was detained at the border crossing attempting to enter as a refugee with his son. It means "ice boxes" in English.

Victorville

This setting is home to a large federal prison housing over 3,500 inmates. It is also where Juan was...

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