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How undocumented immigrants negotiate a place for themselves in America

  • Written by Robert F. Barsky, Professor of English and French Literatures, and Professor of Law, Vanderbilt University

Once undocumented immigrants and asylum seekers arrive on American soil, they run the risk of being stopped by law enforcement officials who are charged with investigating their status. A Feb. 17 memo released by the Department of Homeland Security reveals how great this risk will be under President Donald Trump.

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