How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #7
They crossed the strip to read a poster taped to the whitewashed glass of a vacant storefront: DID YOU KNOW THAT YOU COULD MAKE 5 -10K/ MONTH WORKING AS AN INFORMATION SPECIALIST FOR THE U.S. DEPT OF IMMIGRATION? (26.18)
Immigration posters line the streets, reminding everyone that they can make money turning in illegal immigrants. At first, Mik isn't bothered with immigration issues, but pretty soon she gets offended by these new laws.
Quote #8
Closed captions flashed over the TV screen as a senator said: WE OVERRODE THE FIRST VETO, AND WE'LL OVERRIDE THIS ONE TOO. THE PASSAGE OF THE BILL WILL BE A VICTORY FOR THE AMERICAN WORKER, NOT TO MENTION OUR NATIONAL SECURITY. The news anchor said the new law would force local cops to report illegals to Immigration. (30.5)
This law is a big part of how Fatima is deported, and it's also significant in showing us how everyone treats illegal immigrants as well. We can see that people are pushing to separate immigrants from Americans with laws and tip lines.
Quote #9
Their hatred stunned him. He knew these men, their brothers, mothers, sisters, daughters, helloed them daily in these streets surrounding the hospital. They were his neighbors, his friends. Why now did they kick him? He called out to them by name, and they struck him harder. He staggered to bent knees. "Let her go," he said. "Do what you got to do with me, but let her go." (38.19)
As soon as Jimmi is a kidnapper in the town's eyes, they are out to get him. It doesn't matter that he was actually helping Mik—his horrific experience shows just how far the townspeople will go when it comes to keeping people they perceive as outsiders, well, out.