In this powerful story in the The New York Times Magazine, a journalist discusses his life as an undocumented immigrant. His experience shows the talents our country stands to lose by delaying reform of our outdated immigration system. He also describes “a sort of 21st-century underground railroad of supporters, people who took an interest in my future and took risks for me,” as well as the painful personal toll the current immigration system takes.
It’s time for sensible reforms and a workable system, rather than relying on individual acts of courage.