On Saturday morning my mother rushed in my room telling me news that would change my perspective forever.
Jamile, we have to tell you something
come to the living room
yes mom, what happened
lets go take a seat instead in the kitchen
My mom took my older brother and I into the living room
your uncle is very sick and we are not sure how much he has until it's too late
I don't understand. What about the doctors? they can help him right?
your uncle does not have health insurance so he can't afford the hospital bills
it's not so easy, we never told you but your uncle had been in jail for helping immigrants cross the border
what? why? lets get him insurance then, it shouldn't be too hard
your uncle was never able to obtain health insurance as he was sent to jail and then was never given a visa again meaning he is in this country illegally¨ she went on...
only 1 hour left of walking
this way guys, I´ve been doing this for years
"Your uncle wasn't sure what to do and hiding wasn't enough"
I HEAR SIRENS
what do we do!!
I don't know, HIDE!
Although he was very familiar with the routes, many times officers came by to guard the border. This time the officers caught your uncle and it didn't go very well
You all are under arrest for attempt of immigration