Undocumented Immigration Reflection

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The population discussed in my assigned book “Illegal: Reflections of an undocumented immigrant” focuses on Mexican, Americans, as well as undocumented immigrants. I think there are many perceptions that undocumented immigrants are faced with when they come to the United States. In particular, learning a new language can be difficult, and I feel that many undocumented immigrants are unable to learn English because of the lack of resources for them. Also, adjusting or (assimilating) to the American culture can be challenging. Especially, when their own particular culture is completely different than the culture here in America. I personally do not know what this experience is like, but I am sure that it is not easy to come to another country,

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