06/25/2026
She survived violence in Guatemala and wants to give her daughter a future here. The Supreme Court is deciding if that future counts. K is one of the undocumented mothers who became a plaintiff in the birthright citizenship case now before the Supreme Court.
"My life wouldn't matter. But hers does.”
Note that we’re not using her full name and changed her voice to protect her identity
Arleen Aguasvivas- Chief Content Officer, El Grito Media
Paola Ramos - Student Journalist, El Grito Media
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