Thousands of children cross the U.S. border alone, seeking refuge.

S.B. arrived at age 12.

“I play basketball. My favorite team is OKC. I like how Russell Westbrook makes his dunks."

Most come from El Salvador, Honduras, and Guatemala, countries with the highest murder rates in the world.

Sol arrived at age 14.

"I came by bus, car and boat. I was in a truck and there was not much air, and I could not breathe... The best part of living here is learning English, and also being with my mom and my brother."

Over 100,000 children are in complex deportation proceedings without legal counsel.

C.A. arrived at age 12.

"Tenia miedo. Ahora, estoy contento. Todo esta bien. I am in fifth grade." (Children whose legal cases were unresolved at the time the image was made may be wearing reflective privacy masks.)

In immigration court, the Department of Homeland Security is represented by highly trained lawyers who will argue for the children’s removal.

Emily arrived at age 8.

“My life? Nervous, scary, safety, beautiful, excited! I want to be a doctor so that if people are sick I can give medicine, and a teacher so that I can teach kids that they can be somebody in the future."

Without an attorney, children have less than a 10% chance of avoiding deportation. With counsel, their chance is 86%.

Little and Junior arrived at ages 12 and 15.

“I like to ride my bike and to build things. Our red bracelets are for good luck and protection," Little. (Children whose legal cases were unresolved at the time the image was made may be wearing reflective privacy masks.)