Without a Country: Immigrant Tries to Get Back to the Life He Knew

A man, brought to the U.S. as a toddler, is suddenly deported to Mexico. He’s now trying to get back:

“The train had covered 10 miles through the high desert when it stopped at a U.S. Customs and Border Protection checkpoint. An inspector and his canine walked by on the gravel path. Luna stifled his breath and prayed. Then he felt a sharp tug and a dog’s hot breath.

“A German shepherd sank its teeth through Luna’s two shirts, locked onto his ribs and dragged him out from under the train. He clutched his side.”

Published: Jan 8, 2012
Length: 8 minutes (2,137 words)
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