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2‐8‐5.
2‐8‐2, then 5‐5‐5.
‐Your documents! ‐Don’t move, don’t move!
Show me your documents!
We are from El Salvador.
Mommy! Mommy!
Please don’t hurt us!
Come on, come on, come on!
‐Let’s go. ‐Come on! Come on!
Let’s go, let’s go, let’s go! Come on! Come on!
I have some news. Your paperwork has been accepted.
Hi, my darling. How are you?
Come here. Yes, baby. Yes. Hi.
Something smells delicious!
Enchiladas? That’s a lot of effort.
Verdes, chicken and beef. Plus, lime cilantro rice.
My favorite.
What are you two up to?
It is your birthday.
Tomorrow. Don’t remind me.
No matter how many birthdays,
you’ll always be 25 to me, mi amore.
Now, I know you two are up to something. Come on.
We went to Michael’s farm today.
For goat rescue day, I didn’t forget.
And the one I wanted had a kid and you can’t separate them.
So, which one did you choose instead?
Alejandro, really?
What happened to our agreement?
We have Noah’s Ark back there.
What’s a couple more?
All right.
I’m all for future farmers of America,
but I don’t want it to interfere with your school work.
It won’t, I promise.
Plus, I can’t wait for you to see their cute little faces.
They are so adorable.
There’s no way you could be mad.
Don’t bet on it.
Close your eyes.
How about a nice mug of hot chocolate.
Now, hold onto it and feel how warm it is.
‐Mmm. ‐Mmm.
Can we have hot chocolate at Tia Mariana’s when we get there?
‐Yes. ‐And chocolate chip cookies?
Yes.
But only if you eat all the healthy food, ok?
Now, time to sleep. Come on.
I’m just saying, you’re too soft on her.
You wouldn’t have been able to resist her either.
"... has initiated a policy
"to take kids away from their parents.
"It’s not right, it’s immoral, it’s inhumane.
"and we need to stop that."
"As the sanctuary debate continues to play out,
"ABC News has learnt the Trump Administration
"is now considering separating children
"picked up crossing the US border illegally with their families.
Alejandro, please, turn that off.
..."and housing them at military bases."
Nowadays, watching the news
is the best way to ruin a good night’s sleep.
Glad my snoring isn’t the only culprit.
Good night.
What’s your name?
Ximena. What’s yours?
Baani.
Bonita.
That means pretty.
See? You’re making new friends already.
We need all the children to come make a line here.
Here! All the kids, now! Come on!
You heard the man, line up.
What for?
Right here.
Mommy.
That way!
Sir! Where are they going?
Mommy!
Sir? Can’t I go too? With my daughter?
Mommy.
Sir. Sir!
Ma’am, you need to calm down.
Then at least tell me when you’re bringing her back.
Sir!
Ximena! Sir! Where are they going?!
Ximena!
She needs to go.
Ximena! Ximena!
Hey, don’t forget about the party later.
Ulgh! You know, I don’t like doing things on Fridays.
I’m exhausted by the end of the week.
And who do you have to blame for that?
You.
Oh, come on, you’re doing this to yourself
by taking too many pro bono cases.
Don’t give me this bologna that you’re going to stop
’cause you’ve been singing this tune for 20 years.
I know. I know.
I just want to, you know, I have to...
Save the world?
No. No, mi amore, not the world.
Just my little corner of it.
‐That’s so sweet. ‐Mmmhmm.
‐I need a new computer. ‐Yeah, so do I.
Excuse me, sir, where are we going?
To another facility. Get on the bus.
What about my daughter, her son, her husband?
Ma’am, get on the bus, now.
I need to know where my daughter is.
You need to get on the bus!
Don’t touch me!
I won’t leave this place without my daughter.
This is a transfer facility.
Your daughter isn’t here anymore.
Where did you take her?
I can’t tell you that. It’s confidential.
You better go.
Is this Houston?
No, this is Phoenix.
My clients, the Dominguez family,
are climate refugees, your honor.
And while climate change has yet to be recognized or protected
under the US asylum policy,
I ask that you give this specific case
your consideration.
Proceed.
Mr. Dominguez is from a farming village in Guatemala
that has been devastated by El Niño
and the worst draught in 40 years.
He’s unable to farm to feed his family now,
there’s no money, no food.
Just a mere half tortilla twice a day each.
This isn’t poverty, your honor. This is a famine.
There’s nothing there for them to return to.
What crops do you produce, Mr. Dominguez?
Corn, your honor.
My ancestors left Ireland for this great country
during the potato famine of 1845.
One more thing, your honor.
Through family already living in the US,
Mr. Dominguez has secured farming work
in Washington State.
Your honor, may I approach the bench?
Which one of the children is Mario Dominguez?
Your honor, if you’re missing documents I have copies.
That won’t be necessary.
I’ll be approving all of the Dominguez family members
for immigration...
with the exception of Mario Dominguez.
Due to the courts unsealing of a felony on his record
for a crime committed in Washington State in 2016.
Which permanently prevents him from migrating to this country.
The court orders the immediate removal of Mario Dominguez
from the United States.
Si, I’m on my way.
No, no. I know, I know. Thank you.
I sure as hell don’t feel like celebrating now.
Ok.
In the US you’ll speak English. So we better practice, right?
What about my friends in my school?
They’ll always be your friends.
But you’ll have new ones at your new school.
You want to see?
That looks nice, no?
‐Yes. ‐Yes.
And this is where Tia Mariana and your cousin live.
Where we’ll stay in Houston.
Look at the tall buildings.
Pretty, right?
Can I bring my dolls?
Baby... it’s going to be a long trip,
so we won’t be able to take most of our things.
But, you can pick one.
‐Frida. ‐Frida.
And when we get there, we can buy new things.
Dolls and toys aren’t as important
as us being together, right?
Ginger?
Oh, I’m... I’m just thinking.
Hey.
You can’t win ’em all.
Yeah. This one hurts, Diane.
I know.
I have seen so many sources chicken out over the years
when the consequences could put them in danger.
It’s the worst.
But it’s a risk we take.
I’m just exhausted.
You’ve been working non‐stop.
You’ll be in the Bahamas in a few days with Tony.
Taking a break will be good for you.
Mmmhmm. I can’t wait.
Before you know it, you’ll get another story.
A better one.
I know. You’re right.
Just think about the Bahamas.
Ok.
What’s the difference between a good lawyer and a great lawyer?
Good lawyer knows the law, great lawyer knows a judge.
Hey!
Only lawyers are allowed to make lawyer jokes.
Hey, I’ve been married to one for, like, 20 plus years,
so that’s gotta count for something?
Oh, yes, love. You’ve earned an honorary degree.
Yes, I have.
No, I don’t buy that. No way.
Oh!
Oh, baby, did you make it?
Yep.
‐I’m five years old. ‐You are five years old.
Come in now!
We have to save the paper, right?
Oh!
Thank you, my loves, thank you.
It’s beautiful.
Another? What an embarrassment of riches.
It’s from me, hermana.
What is this, Miguelito?
Mom, he got you a car. Right, Tio?
Well, you better check your driveway and find out.
Are you serious?
Um, I’m sorry, Miguelito, I can’t accept this.
Thelma, why not? That’s crazy.
It’s a lovely thought, but it’s too much.
Come on, hermana.
Why didn’t you take the damn car?
What’s wrong with my car? It runs.
Barely.
You don’t get to choose what present someone gives you.
Besides, you offended your brother.
I’m the one who was offended.
That wasn’t a gift, that was charity.
Maybe so.
You know we can’t afford a new car.
This would have been a great help.
Instead, you let your pride get in the way.
I’m the eldest.
When my parents went to work, I took care of my siblings.
I fed them, helped them with their school work,
bathed them, read them stories at night.
That’s the way it’s supposed to be.
Not the other way around.
Lights out.
You transferred from another facility?
Nope, first day.
Used to be active duty, army.
But I took maternity leave to have my daughter,
and as a single mom
couldn’t demonstrate my family care plan, so...
General discharge?
My kid and I need the benefits, you know?
Keep your eye on that and you’ll get through it.
Plus, we’re not gonna send you overseas.
Is that?
The kids.
‐Don’t they get baths? ‐Where?
Last couple weeks we’ve seen a huge increase in kids
sent from out of state.
Why here to Phoenix?
This new separation policy is filling up all our facilities.
Thank god they’re hiring new personnel at least.
Hey, meal time, let’s go.
Prisoners in America wear the same thing.
Not much different here. We just have shorter sentences.
‐Speak English? ‐Yes.
‐I’m Udo. ‐I’m Yolanda.
Cindy.
Nice to meet you.
Are we allowed to make phone calls?
Calls to lawyers are free.
You get one a week.
Only problem is, you can’t make calls after lights out.
There’s always a long line. I’ve been trying for days.
Yeah, we try to separate kids by age.
Um, that’s the snack room.
Apples and cookies in there, usually.
They get fed two meals a day.
They get one hour of outside time.
All on different shifts.
You know the drill. Go stand in line.
I can take her to this bathroom.
No, that one’s for us.
Ugh!
There we go.
Thank you.
Good English!
Hey. It’s ok.
Accidents like this happen all the time,
and this was not your fault.
You want to go play with the other kids?
How about I read you a story?
Come on.
Why no eating?
I’m not hungry.
She’s upset about her daughter.
How can they do that? I don’t understand.
God will take care of her, don’t worry.
Kids are more resilient than adults.
They’ll be fine.
We need to make sure we are of sound mind and body
so we can take care of them properly
when we are together again.
You’re right.
Well then? That food would not eat itself.
Have you ever taste anything so bland?
First thing I’m going to do when I’m out of this place...
Besides hug my son and never let him go.
Is to teach this country the importance of the spices.
That’s the law.
Mostly ok.
The food is no good
and the guards are rough with us sometimes.
Physically?
No. With...
Not nice, sometimes.
How old is Ximena?
I just need to know she’s ok. Can you help?
Who’re the suits?
They are from the consulates.
I heard they were coming by today.
Hopefully they’re here to fix this nightmare.
We have an orchestra here, huh?
I have a number, 28‐25‐555‐016.
A lawyer’s coming tomorrow to prep me for my CF.
I’ve waited many months.
What is CF?
It’s a Credible Fear interview.
You’ll have one too, at some point.
The government will want to hear
that you have a good reason to immigrate here.
What would you tell them?
The truth.
My life is in danger back home in Somalia.
Why danger?
The military government massacred many of us
fighting for women’s rights, education, social change.
Now, I have a target on my back.
They have made threats.
They broke into my place, they even tried to kidnap me.
So I have to flee with my son.
They must let you come here.
Mm‐hm.
My lawyer says I have a strong case for political asylum.
If they send me back,
they will have blood on their hands.
If I help every lawyer trying to get information
on their clients’ children, I’m never gonna get my job done.
I don’t represent Cindy.
I’m just trying to help a woman
who’s desperate to know that her child is ok.
‐You’re a mother. ‐Don’t go there.
These people come to this country to be helped.
Instead, we put them in inhumane situations
and if that doesn’t send the message,
we torture them by keeping them in the dark
as to where their children are.
There are laws.
Asylum seekers attempting to cross the US border
at any place other than an official port of entry
are criminally prosecuted and detained as per the new policy.
Janet, please.
This is me you’re talking to.
You can parrot government rhetoric all you want,
but you and I both know this isn’t right.
So, are you gonna help me or not?
It’s going to be difficult.
Ximena was taken to a children’s facility.
That’s a start. Which one?
That’s where it gets real complicated, Thelma.
We are the Department of Homeland Security.
Migrants, when they leave here are processed through.
Refugee resettlement, health and human services
or customs and border patrol.
Now, you take your pick.
And, none of our systems communicate with each other.
And how the hell is the government
planning on reuniting all these families?
That’s a very good question.
‐Happy anniversary. ‐Happy anniversary, honey.
I’m sorry I’m late. I’m sorry. Sorry.
It’s ok.
I was leaving the office and I got this call from,
do you remember Jennifer Harbury,
you met her last year at Dan’s 40th?
Right, human rights lawyer.
Yeah.
Yeah, she said she has a whistleblower story
and it couldn’t wait because she has a plane to catch.
Whistleblower? Now, is it government or corporate?
I don’t know. I have no idea. I haven’t even heard it yet.
It’s, uh, it’s just a recording.
So, all she said is it has something to do
with new laws put in place at children’s detention centers.
Well, you do realize this automatically falls under
the I won’t be mad if you want to listen to it now category?
Yeah, I know.
No, nope.
Tonight, I don’t want to miss our reservation.
It’s about us. It’s about us.
Eighteen years, can you believe it?
‐We’ve surpassed most marriages. ‐Insane.
I know. And I still get to call you my handsome boyfriend.
It’s great.
Alright. Just give me a minute to change.
Really?
You’re just gonna casually let that blue thing
burn a hole in the table?
Yeah, yeah. I’m good. I’m good.
Mm‐hm.
What are you doing?
Come on, babe. You’re not fooling anyone.
Let’s do this.
‐Really? ‐Come on.
Ok. Thank you.
Ok.
Let’s see what Jennifer has.
Here we go.
Can I call, 282‐5...
Hello, this is Ginger Thompson.
I’m a journalist with ProPublica.
I’d like to ask a few questions
about the immigration detention centers in Texas.
I’m sorry, we don’t give out that information freely.
Well, I understand that it’s public knowledge
that the detention centers exist?
What was your name again?
It’s Ginger Thompson.
I’m a journalist with ProPublica.
Alright, well I made note of that
and I’ll pass it along to my supervisor.
Have a nice day.
Thelma Garcia, law office.
Hey Thelma, it’s Janet. Hi.
I’m sorry, I didn’t get back to you yesterday,
things were too hectic.
No, no, no worries. You have an update?
It’s not good.
Ximena is nowhere to be found
in any of the Texas facilities.
I don’t understand.
How did your prep go?
Very well. I’m feeling good.
I’m ready to get out of this place.
Me too.
‐Hey, honey. ‐Hey.
I just verified the authenticity of the tape.
Oh? Wow.
That’s huge.
The audio of the kids is unedited.
And the source?
I, I’m waiting to hear.
Children are initially held in warehouses that have been
converted into border patrol detention facilities.
A distraught, but determined six‐year‐old Salvadorian girl
pleads repeatedly for someone to call her aunt.
How many hours did you get?
Four, maybe. I don’t know.
I filed it though.
Of course you did. That’s my girl.
‐So, you or me first? ‐Me.
I guess I’ll go make coffee then.
Mm‐hm.
‐Extra strong. ‐Yes, please.
‐You are king of men. ‐Yes, I am.
Ok. Ok.
...It’s desperation that brought them here.
This morning behind the barbed‐wire fences
a first aerial look at a tent city in the desert
just outside El Paso in Tornillo, Texas
where children play soccer on a dusty field
and march in single file.
Some here, among the more than the 2,300,
recently separated from their parents.
And this morning,
those haunting cries reportedly from young children
taken from their fathers and mothers just hours earlier...
Are you sure that was the right number.
Ok. Let’s try again, maybe I punched it in wrong.
Ready?
2‐8‐5...
‐Can I start over? ‐Mm‐hm.
282‐555‐0168.
Hello?
Ximena?
Oh, my god. Are you ok?
Where are you?
In a big building.
Do you know where?
Phoenix.
With your mommy?
No. I don’t know where she is.
My god.
But I like the first line,
I just think you should focus on the kid immediately.
That’s what’s gonna grab the audience.
I mean, that’s the interest of the story.
The human...
Ginger, phone’s been ringing off the hook all morning.
Everyone’s picking it up. Congratulations.
Well, I need to do a lot of follow‐ups and keep pressing.
I need to be there on the ground.
We’ll determine next steps at the staff meeting.
Morning Edition wants you on tomorrow.
I’m not the story.
I know, but you can talk about the story.
Start there.
...555‐016.
Yes, hello, my name is Ginger Thompson.
I’m a journalist with ProPublica.
I’m wondering if you might answer a couple of questions
for a story I’m working on.
Sure, I guess.
Thank you.
I’m looking for information about a little girl
in a migrant detention facility in Phoenix, Arizona.
Are you aware of anyone who might fit that description?
Don’t think so, no. Sorry.
Ok, thanks for your help.
Hello?
Yes, hello, my name is Ginger Thompson.
I’m a journalist with ProPublica.
I’m calling to ask a couple of questions
about a story I’m working on about a little girl
in a migrant detention facility in Arizona.
Oh, my god. My niece?
You have a niece who just recently crossed the border?
From El Salvador, yes.
She came with my sister, her mom.
She called me yesterday.
Rae, have you seen Udo?
She didn’t pass her interview. She was deported.
What about her son?
Who knows.
Maybe he was adopted by a nice American family.
That’s great news, Janet.
Where is she?
Phoenix. And that’s not all I found.
Have you seen the news this morning?
...released by ProPublica’s Ginger Thompson
who obtained the audio recording.
In Phoenix? In another state?
At least we know where she is.
And I think you’ll recognize this voice.
I can’t solicit clients. You have to ask directly.
‐Will you be my lawyer? ‐Of course.
How much for your cost?
My daughter’s name is Angélica.
She is my world.
Everything I do, is to make sure she has a better life.
So, I understand.
Your case is pro bono.
That means it’s free.
In order to get information about Ximena,
I have to represent her as well. Is that ok?
Yeah. Yeah, whatever you need to do.
She’s hardly ever been away from me.
She must be so scared.
What’s happening is not right.
But, try to remember,
she’s probably a lot stronger than you think.
Boo!
Psst. Can I draw with you?
I don’t want to color anymore.
I got a new client, Cindy, from El Salvador.
The one I told you about.
They sent the girl to a facility in Phoenix.
Why so far?
Overcrowding.
No! Oh, no, no, no, no! Damn it!
Alejandro, you’ve gotta come pick me up.
Ok. Where are you?
It’s a good thing I didn’t return it just yet, huh?
I promise I’ll pay you back.
Come on, sis. I’ve never paid you back for gifts.
I never gave you anything that required an insurance policy.
An hour ago, my client signed closing docs on the sale
of five condo buildings he inherited from his grandfather.
The proceeds will cover his family’s entire living expenses
for the rest of their lives.
Including college tuitions, damn fine vacations.
My client didn’t lift a finger and I barely did either,
for my percentage.
All right. All right. I get it.
You big slacker.
My point is... I help the rich get richer
while you, you do god’s work at yours.
So, me contributing to you is my way of keeping it square
with the big guy upstairs. You feel me?
‐Thank you. ‐You deserve it.
Now, get in. I’ll wait for the tow truck.
Ok.
The key?
It’s not a key, it’s a sensor fob.
Just push the... You’ll figure it out.
Ok.
Hi. I need a tow.
"...These children and their parents
"are treated inhumanely is not true."
"It completely disrespects the hard‐working men and women..."
I found ’em in a box.
We’re gonna literally swim with the sharks, no euphemism.
"Third, parents who entered illegally
"are by definition, criminals. Illegal entry..."
What are we watching here now?
The administration blaming congress
for their new zero‐tolerance policy.
"...often in dangerous circumstances.
"Illegal immigrants have put their children at risk.
"Forth, CBP and ICE Officers are properly‐"
Diane wants me to write follow‐ups.
Good.
People need to know what’s going on in these detention centers.
Oh, I see you’re not packing a bathing suit for a reason.
I know. I’m sorry, honey.
I know you’ve been planning this trip for a long time.
I just... I have to go to Texas.
Today the work begins.
I filled out a G28.
Which gives me permission to represent Ximena,
if you would sign there.
I’ve also submitted a request for your full immigration file
and an ORR request
for an unauthorized child’s shelter records.
ORR?
Office of Refugee Resettlement.
Yes. And once all that’s submitted,
they’ll call you for what’s called
a Credible Fear interview.
You’ll have to prove a well‐founded fear
of persecution in your own country.
Thelma. They would have killed us.
Then all you have to do is tell the truth.
Unfortunately, the judge set a high bail of $12,000.
If we could find a way to raise the funds,
you’d be released while we fight your case.
Don’t worry. I’ll find a way to get the funds.
Sign this. I can take that.
Sign this over here.
Whose car is that outside?
‐Mine. ‐What?
I traded in the SUV for a nice sedan.
Good condition, low mileage.
You traded a new car for a used car?
Usually it’s the other way around.
Don’t be mad. I don’t need a new car.
But I do need cash to help my clients.
Thelma, what are you talking about?
You know how we have garage sales to raise donations
for my clients?
Uh‐huh.
Consider this another way of getting around
America’s broken bond system.
Thelma Garcia...
Sometimes you’re too smart, even for your own good.
Yes.
I love you too.
Gotta go.
‐Excuse me. ‐Can I help you?
I’m Ginger Thompson, I’m looking for a Thelma Garcia.
Ms. Thompson?
Yes, I’m a journalist with ProPublica.
We’re investigating one of the stories
involving one of your clients.
I’m Thelma.
Oh.
Come. I want to hug you.
Oh, ok.
Thank you.
Thank you for all you’ve done.
Come, sit.
Sit.
Do you want any coffee? Can I get you anything?
‐No. No, I’m good. ‐Are you sure?
Yes, I’m sure, thank you.
‐It’s nice to meet you. ‐Nice to meet you.
How long have you been involved in immigration law?
Twenty‐eight years.
Never seen anything like what’s going on now.
Yeah, neither have I.
According to my research, it’s 2,300 kids,
across 17 states, have been separated from their parents
since zero‐tolerance policy has begun.
‐Unthinkable. ‐Yeah.
I’ve been speaking with Cindy’s sister, Mariana,
and actually, I’m scheduled to speak with her in about an hour.
Ximena’s supposed to call.
I have an idea. Come.
Hello, can you hear me?
Yes, perfectly.
I’m here with Cindy’s attorney, Thelma Garcia.
Nice to meet you, Mariana.
Nice to meet you, too.
Thank you for helping my sister.
I wanted to do more but my lawyer warned me
about getting involved because of my own immigration case.
I understand.
It’s Ximena, hold on.
Ok, and I’ll dial in Cindy.
Ok. We’re all here.
Thank you for putting the situation on the public’s radar.
Well, I’d love your help in keeping it there.
If you’re willing to share any information
about Cindy and Ximena’s case with me.
Then you can write about the harm this policy has caused
and embarrass the hell out of the government?
‐Count me in. ‐Great.
Well, my next big hurdle is getting Cindy ready
for her Credible Fear interview.
‐I’ll check in with you later. ‐Yeah.
Hey, honey, how’s New York?
Hot and humid. How’re you doing?
We just put Cindy and Ximena on the phone together
for the first time.
Wow, that’s amazing.
Did you see the Laura Bush op‐ed in the Washington Post today?
Scathing.
You know, when a republican first lady
compares the situation at the border
to Japanese internment camps, it’s bad.
Let me tell you, I think it’s worse than bad.
It says I need to do a rough shearing
two weeks before the show.
It’s ok, I’ll help you.
But the show’s in less than a week.
I’m too late.
No, no, it’s all right. Don’t worry.
Honey, your dad’s been around livestock his whole life.
You think that book knows better than him?
Turn that up.
♪
Those are my clients.
Really impressive, Mom.
Hey, why didn’t you tell us you were a TV star, Cindy Madrid.
Fredy Ramirez? Come on, time to go.
They found his father?
He was deported.
Fredy’s going to a foster program.
Why don’t they just let him go with his dad?
Your guess is as good as mine.
No! He wants to be with his dad!
Shh.
Fredy, you’re gonna have a bed to sleep in
and much better food, ok?
Go with Mike, honey, ok?
Look on the bright side, kid. You’re getting out of here.
No, no, no. No. No.
Come on.
Come on. Let’s go.
They could call you for the interview any time.
So, I want you to be prepared.
If you pass, I can get you out on bond.
If you don’t,
you will not be granted asylum in this country.
What would happen to Ximena in that case?
Honestly, I don’t know.
Usually she’d be deported with you,
but this new policy, we’re all left in the dark.
But let’s just focus on giving you the better chance.
Now, they’ll ask you if you were persecuted in your country,
either by the government
or a group the government couldn’t control.
Yes.
Tell me why you decided to leave.
Ximena’s father left before she was born.
But I had her, and that was all I needed.
Until I met Gilberto five years later.
He was so sweet.
But, there were rumors he might be in a gang.
I wasn’t sure, or maybe I didn’t want to know.
Because we were happy.
And he was good to us, to me and to my daughter.
I thought maybe we had a future together.
I knew they wouldn’t think twice about killing me.
So, I kept my mouth shut.
Las maras had infiltrated the police.
There was no one to help,
so how do I convince the interviewer?
You just tell your story like you’re telling me now.
I’ll be there the whole time.
Stella.
Hi, how’s everybody doing?
So, I hear some of you like Cuco?
Anybody want to watch it?
Me!
Me, me!
Yeah, ok!
Enjoy.
So what? You’re buying presents for them now?
Do I have to go over policy with you again?
’Cause rule number one is you don’t go soft.
Technically we’re not even supposed to be talking to them.
Yeah, which is ridiculous.
You got a problem?
No.
Look, I’ve... I’ve tried to be distant, ok, but it’s hard.
Your job is to follow the rules
and my job is to make sure you do.
Come on, Mike.
If the HHS didn’t want them watching movies
then why is there a DVD player in there?
These kids are criminals, ok?
And you’re not Santa Claus either.
Why does a moment of kindness bother you so much?
Oh wait, wait, wait. Let me guess.
Because the only way that you can do this job
without going completely insane
is to convince yourself that those toddlers
and elementary school‐aged kids in there
are gangsters and thugs.
You don’t get it. But you will, soon.
The truth is, no one cares.
I do.
And I don’t think I’m alone.
Cindy Madrid.
Sit down.
Ok. So, it appears that your case has been expedited.
Do you have an attorney?
Yes.
No answer.
Are you willing to continue without your attorney present?
Can we do it later?
If you’d like, but there’s no guarantee when that will be.
I’ve read your file.
What happened after Gilberto was killed?
Ximena and I tried to have a normal life.
But it wasn’t possible.
My daughter and I were stalked constantly by gang members
who were best friends with cops.
I tried to make her feel safe, even though we weren’t.
You had a house, you had a lock on the door,
you had a job?
Yes, but...
Your daughter was safe in school?
Wherever we went it felt like we were being followed.
That’s where I knew we had to leave or else.
Ok. That’s all we need. Thank you, Ms. Madrid.
That’s it?
We’ll contact your attorney. You can go.
Thank you.
Hey.
USCIS promised to give me a heads up.
Well, they did call.
I can’t leave my phone on in court.
They couldn’t give me a little notice?
I mean how can one government agency be that disorganized.
Do you really have to ask?
I have enough for her bond if she passed the interview.
I’ll have to do damage control all morning.
But you’re coming to my sheep contest, right?
Mi amore, I’m sorry.
Mi hija, you know your mom’s work schedule’s unpredictable.
I’ll be there.
She always has to work.
When will I be as important as one of your clients?
Hello.
Cindy, hi, it’s Thelma.
I have two pieces of good news for you.
First, you passed and I have the money for your bond.
You’re being released.
I’m on my way.
Hello?
Ginger, can you meet me at Port Isabel?
I can get you a face‐to‐face with Cindy.
How? I thought only attorneys were allowed in.
Just meet me Port Isabel in an hour.
I’m leaving the hotel now.
‐Hello, again. ‐Hello.
Thank you.
This is Ginger Thompson.
She released the audio of Ximena to the news.
How can I thank you.
I’d like to ask you a few questions, later, if that’s ok?
Yes.
Ok, now let’s go get your little girl back.
And I’m working with the office of refugee resettlement
to make sure that they get Ximena back to you
as soon as possible.
But they require a DNA match.
So, I got you this.
The instructions are inside.
They took my daughter from me
and now I have to prove she’s mine to get her back?
It’s unbelievable.
Once we get the results we can regroup.
Get some rest, all right?
Ok.
You’re on the 4:00 flight to Phoenix.
Thank god.
‐You ready? ‐Yes.
Ximena? Ximena!
Come on.
You’re ok. You’re ok, baby.
Why don’t I take you to the bathroom first
and get you cleaned up?
Can you make pigtails?
You bet I can.
‐Hello. ‐Are you heading to the airport?
‐Yes, we are dropping her off right now.
‐Ximena is on her way to Houston.
What?
I know, I know.
Are you kidding me?
No. I will explain later.
Fine.
What? Why Houston?
Just an example of one agency not communicating with another.
No.
Ximena can’t wait overnight in the airport.
Well ladies... looks like we are going to Houston.
All right. Drive safe.
Don’t be sad that you’re missing my turkey meatballs.
I’m sorry.
I’m happy Ximena’s going back with her mom.
Feel like driving for a while?
This is your captain speaking.
We are getting ready to make our final approach into Houston.
Please ensure that you have your items safely stowed
in the overhead compartments.
We just want to say thank you for flying with us.
Hope you enjoy your stay in Houston.
What if she’s mad?
She’s only six.
She doesn’t understand why we had to do this.
She’ll understand one day.
Mi amore?
Mommy!
Mommy.
Ximena, what is it like to see your mommy again?
I feel very happy that I get to be with her all the time now.
And Cindy, how are you feeling now
that you are reunited with Ximena?
I am so thankful to you and to Thelma,
who worked so hard for us and to the person
who recorded the audio and snuck it out.
And the lady who did my pigtails.
She was nice.
The lady who did you pigtails?
Is there anything you would like to say to others
who are trying to come here?
They must have patience.
Many have been told no, but things can change.
The laws can change, at some point.
Why did you want to come to the United States?
To offer my daughter the opportunity
to have a better future.
I got an A on my test today, Mommy!
Good girl.
We can celebrate this weekend with pizza.
Can I invite some of my friends?
Yes, of course, my love.
But now, time to sleep, come on.
Come on.