U.S.

Coming out as an undocumented immigrant

Young undocumented immigrants to the US share their experiences of what it was like opening up about their status

More than 11 million undocumented immigrants live in the United States, many in fear of being deported, losing their jobs or being separated from their families.

Telling someone you're undocumented can be emotional, cathartic or downright terrifying — these are the stories of several young people who took that risk, and why.

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