Susana, a mother of three, is facing a difficult decision after Donald Trump’s election victory. She and her husband, Carlos, have been living in the United States for over a decade, but they are undocumented immigrants. With Trump’s promise of mass deportations, they are considering leaving the country to protect their US-born children.
The family, who lives in an unidentified location near Des Moines, Iowa, has been living in the US since 2006. They have built a new life, with Susana working multiple jobs to support their family and the children excelling in school. However, the risks of deportation are increasingly fear-inducing, and Susana is torn about what to do.
Her teenage sons, Andrés and Carlos Jr., were initially enthusiastic about Trump’s election, but have since become more somber. The youngest, 13-year-old Andrés, says he is scared about his family’s future. The family has been forced to start making plans for a potential departure, but they are uncertain about what to do.
Susana, who is nervous about the uncertainty, is trying to prepare her children for the possibility. She has met with lawyers to explore options for legalized immigration status, but so far, they have received no clear answers. The family is also dealing with the trauma of a fire that destroyed their home a few years ago, which they have had to rebuild from scratch.
As the family weighs their options, Susana is torn between her desire to stay in the United States and protect her children, and the uncertainty and danger of staying in a country that is increasingly hostile to undocumented immigrants. She is determined to protect her children and will do whatever it takes to ensure their safety and well-being.