Immigration - xoJane

It Happened to Me: I Married Young and I’m Ashamed of It

Lauren Ambler — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 11:00:24 -0400

I always thought I’d be someone’s beloved long-term girlfriend or civil partner; my sisters thought I’d be a well-read spinster. Instead I’m a self-identified child bride.

The Border Patrol Is Out Of Control, Especially When It Comes to Women

s.e. smith — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 18:00:25 -0400

For women crossing the border, the threat of sexual assault including strip searches, unwanted physical contact, and rape is very real -- and they may fear reporting because of their undocumented status.

Why Is Sex Trafficking Victim Cayla Roberts Fighting To Stay In This Country?

Jackie — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 12:30:26 -0400

Cayla Roberts was sold by her father and smuggled into the US when she was 12 years old. She went on to attend college, rebuild houses after Katrina and work with children living in poverty. Now the government wants to deport her.

Does Being Married Make Me A Bad Activist?

Brittany — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:00:17 -0500

Or, why I won’t get arrested just to prove a point.

It Happened to Me: I Became an American Citizen

Patrice — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 09:00:09 -0500

It took 10 years, but I finally became an American.