Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

Johnny2X2X

(23,456 posts)

8. It's terrifying

Reply to Racygrandma (Original post)

Mon Sep 29, 2025, 10:22 AM

Monday

I have 3 nieces who are half Mexican. Brown hair, brown eyes. 2 of the have a Mexican sounding last name. Both parents and all grandparents born here and citizens. Not a Spanish speaking person in the extended family. But they are scared, all 3 have started carrying copies of their birth certificates with them everywhere. The family trip to Cancun in the Spring has been cancelled, they don't trust that they'd be able to re-enter the country safely.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

1 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

IbogaProject

8 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

The Mexicans next door won't let their 2 year old out of the house [View all] Racygrandma Sunday OP

Can't blame them. Morbius Sunday #1

Message auto-removed Name removed Sunday #2

That might not seem funny to some folks Easterncedar Sunday #3

Message auto-removed Name removed Sunday #4

A 2-year-old is far too young to be attempting to skateboard, Jack Valentino Sunday #5

My neighbors have been really quite the last few months. mucholderthandirt Monday #6

The Mexicans? MineralMan Monday #7

It's terrifying Johnny2X2X Monday #8