"I Put Your Documents in Your Backpack"

A first generation American reflects on racial profiling

As a first-generation American citizen (yay, birthright citizenship!), I am aware of my privilege. My parents are immigrants who are now American citizens. I recognize the struggle they endured to cross rivers for their children and their future.

We have lived in AZ for most of our lives. Sheriff Joe Arpaio began his hunt for brown people decades ago and…