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Laila Lalami

This is the author of Conditional Citizens.

Los Angeles International Border Agent

This person asked Lalami's husband how many camels he had to trade for her.

Lailami's Mother-in-Law

This person moved in with Lailami and her husband when she developed early signs of Alzheimers.

Barack Obama

This United States president's citizenship was questioned during his campaign.

Donald Trump

This United States president appealed to what Lalami refers to as white anxiety during his campaign.

Amado Martinez-Fuerte

This United States citizen was arrested at the border when he entered with two undocumented women. Following his appeal, the Supreme Court ruled that Mexican ancestry could be used as criteria to pull someone aside.

John McCain

This presidential candidate lost South Carolina after his opponent launched a smear campaign claiming that he fathered a Black child out of wedlock.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

This American politician funded her campaign with money earned...

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