Is the term ‘anchor baby’ the new N word?
The immigration debate has recently provided an upsurge in the popularity of an old and politically incorrect term—the anchor baby.
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Undocumented and college educated: Mexican student hopes for passage of the DREAM Act
Risking exposure and possible deportation, an undocumented college student tells his immigration story to spread awareness of his and the plight of other undocumented youth in the United States and encourage the passage of the DREAM Act and comprehensive immigration reform.
Why Jose jumped the fence: A story of illegal immigration
Jose Montes says he jumped the fence when he came to the U.S. illegally 30 years ago. He then went back to Mexico a year later to play in his band. When he returned to the U.S., he got caught by U.S. Border Patrol, but was able to get back into the U.S. on a subsequent trip. He is now a U.S. citizen.