At the US-Mexico border, policies of prolonged detention and family separation have made seeking asylum in the United States difficult and dangerous. In this raw and heartfelt talk, immigration attorney Erika Pinheiro offers a glimpse into her daily work on both sides of the border and shares some of the stories behind the statistics -- including her own story of being detained and separated from her son. It's a clear-eyed call to remember the humanity that's impacted by policy -- and a warning: "History shows us that the first population to be vilified and stripped of their rights is rarely the last," she says.

Erika Pinheiro: What's really happening at the US-Mexico border -- and how we can do better

What's really happening at the US-Mexico border -- and how we can do better

An immigration attorney reveals the stark realities of US-Mexico border policies, highlighting the human cost of detention and separation.

Despite legal challenges and public outcry, over 900 children have been separated from their families at the border since June 2018.

US immigration policies foster a stark reality: luxury shopping above, human rights abuses below. Witnessing the contrast demands action.