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The Tallez family lives in fear of capture by the Border Patrol and usually keeps the front door closed and windows covered. The Tallez family crossed through the Mexican desert into America 12 years ago and most of the family lives life in America undocumented. The Tallez family of Karla and her 14 children are now settled in America, the youger kids are in school, the older children struggle to support the family and everybody lives in fear of the Border Patrol.

A view of the Tallez mantlepiece. The Tallez family crossed through the Mexican desert into America 12 years ago and most of the family lives life in America undocumented. The Tallez family of Karla and her 14 children are now settled in America, the youger kids are in school, the older children struggle to support the family and everybody lives in fear of the Border Patrol.

After midnight, Karla Tallez rests after a twelve hour shift at the frigid tomato packing plant. Between working, spending time with her children, cooking and cleaning, Karla rarely gets more than four hours of sleep. The Tallez family crossed through the Mexican desert into America 12 years ago and most of the family lives life in America undocumented. The family of Karla and her 14 children are now settled in America, the younger kids are in school, and Karla along with the older children struggle to support the family. Karla and her 19 year-old daughter were recently detained by the Border Patrol and await a deportation hearing while the rest of the family tries not to get caught.

Hugo Tallez, 4, and Rosa Tallez, 3, were both born in America and are two of only four kids in the family who have U.S. citizenship. The Tallez family crossed through the Mexican desert into America 12 years ago and most of the family lives life in America undocumented. The Tallez family of Karla and her 14 children are now settled in America, the youger kids are in school, the older children struggle to support the family and everybody lives in fear of the Border Patrol.

Early in the morning, Hector Tallez, 25, leaves his trailer home for work at the tomato plant. Hector has working papers, is married to a U.S. citizen, and may be the first of the Tallez family to attain U.S. residency. The Tallez family crossed through the Mexican desert into America 12 years ago and most of the family lives life in America undocumented. The family of Karla and her 14 children are now settled in America, the younger kids are in school, and Karla along with the older children struggle to support the family. Karla and her 19 year-old daughter were recently detained by the Border Patrol and await a deportation hearing while the rest of the family tries not to get caught.

Marta Tallez gets ready to go to work at 5:45am. She works at the tomato plant in twelve hour shifts, six days a week, for $8 an hour. The Tallez family crossed through the Mexican desert into America 12 years ago and most of the family lives life in America undocumented. The family of Karla and her 14 children are now settled in America, the younger kids are in school, and Karla along with the older children struggle to support the family. Karla and her 19 year-old daughter were recently detained by the Border Patrol and await a deportation hearing while the rest of the family tries not to get caught.

Victoria Tallez works at a hydro-ponic tomato plant checking the plants for detrimental insects. She works eight hour shifts for $6.50 an hour and must drive 15 miles to the plant every day, constantly at risk of being stopped by the Border Patrol. The Tallez family crossed through the Mexican desert into America 12 years ago and most of the family lives life in America undocumented. The family of Karla and her 14 children are now settled in America, the younger kids are in school, and Karla along with the older children struggle to support the family. Karla and her 19 year-old daughter were recently detained by the Border Patrol and await a deportation hearing while the rest of the family tries not to get caught.

Marta Tallez, 19, is now supporting the Tallez family of 12 with her restuarant job. Marta graduated with a 3.8GPA in high school and wants to go to college or join the military, but cannot because she is undocumented and now must support her family. The Tallez family crossed through the Mexican desert into America 12 years ago and most of the family lives life in America undocumented. The Tallez family of Karla and her 14 children are now settled in America, the youger kids are in school, the older children struggle to support the family and everybody lives in fear of the Border Patrol.

The Tallez family piles into the family car getting ready to go home to sleep. The Tallez family crossed through the Mexican desert into America 12 years ago and most of the family lives life in America undocumented. The Tallez family of Karla and her 14 children are now settled in America, the youger kids are in school, the older children struggle to support the family and everybody lives in fear of the Border Patrol.

Victoria and Marta Tallez laugh at a Mexican restaurant. Both sisters are undocumented, but try to keep their spirits high. The Tallez family crossed through the Mexican desert into America 12 years ago and most of the family lives life in America undocumented. The Tallez family of Karla and her 14 children are now settled in America, the youger kids are in school, the older children struggle to support the family and everybody lives in fear of the Border Patrol.

Victoria Tallez drives her car illegally, without a license or documentation. She transports her sister and mother to work every morning, picks them up at night, does all of the shopping, and always obeys the speed limit to not attract attention of the Border Patrol. The Tallez family crossed through the Mexican desert into America 12 years ago and most of the family lives life in America undocumented. The family of Karla and her 14 children are now settled in America, the younger kids are in school, and Karla along with the older children struggle to support the family. Karla and her 19 year-old daughter were recently detained by the Border Patrol and await a deportation hearing while the rest of the family tries not to get caught.

Marta Tallez goes back in her house to get her sister as they prepare to work at 5:45am. She works at the tomato plant in twelve hour shifts, six days a week, for $8 an hour. Marta often begins and ends the work day in the cover of darkness. The Tallez family crossed through the Mexican desert into America 12 years ago and most of the family lives life in America undocumented. The family of Karla and her 14 children are now settled in America, the younger kids are in school, and Karla along with the older children struggle to support the family. Karla and her 19 year-old daughter were recently detained by the Border Patrol and await a deportation hearing while the rest of the family tries not to get caught.

Victoria Tallez, 23, has two children of her own and is about to be out of a job when the motel closes for renovation. She wants to work in the fields, but her brother won’t let her because of the danger of getting caught. The Tallez family crossed through the Mexican desert into America 12 years ago and most of the family lives life in America undocumented. The Tallez family of Karla and her 14 children are now settled in America, the youger kids are in school, the older children struggle to support the family and everybody lives in fear of the Border Patrol.

After midnight, Karla Tallez watches over her three children sleeping on the living room floor. Fifteen people were sleeping in the small house on this night, forcing Karla and some of her children to wherever there was enough space. The Tallez family crossed through the Mexican desert into America 12 years ago and most of the family lives life in America undocumented. The family of Karla and her 14 children are now settled in America, the younger kids are in school, and Karla along with the older children struggle to support the family. Karla and her 19 year-old daughter were recently detained by the Border Patrol and await a deportation hearing while the rest of the family tries not to get caught.

Marta Tallez sighs and rests after getting little sleep the night before and working a twelve hour shift at the tomato plant. The Tallez family crossed through the Mexican desert into America 12 years ago and most of the family lives life in America undocumented. The family of Karla and her 14 children are now settled in America, the younger kids are in school, and Karla along with the older children struggle to support the family. Karla and her 19 year-old daughter were recently detained by the Border Patrol and await a deportation hearing while the rest of the family tries not to get caught.

The Tallez family lives in a small town relatively close to the U.S.-Mexico border, where Border Patrol agents and police have a constant and strong presence. The Tallez family crossed through the Mexican desert into America 12 years ago and most of the family lives life in America undocumented. The family of Karla and her 14 children are now settled in America, the younger kids are in school, and Karla along with the older children struggle to support the family. Karla and her 19 year-old daughter were recently detained by the Border Patrol and await a deportation hearing while the rest of the family tries not to get caught.

Rosa Tallez was born in the U.S. and is an American citizen. However, her mother does not have papers and could be deported if caught. The Tallez family crossed through the Mexican desert into America 12 years ago and most of the family lives life in America undocumented. The Tallez family of Karla and her 14 children are now settled in America, the youger kids are in school, the older children struggle to support the family and everybody lives in fear of the Border Patrol.

Rosa Tallez, 3, plays in the motel and jumps off a pile of appliances. The Tallez family crossed through the Mexican desert into America 12 years ago and most of the family lives life in America undocumented. The Tallez family of Karla and her 14 children are now settled in America, the youger kids are in school, the older children struggle to support the family and everybody lives in fear of the Border Patrol.