Women and children arriving from Central America are claiming asylum because, they say, they've been the victims of gangs, or domestic violence, in their home countries. But some critics, like former immigration judge Andrew Arthur, say claiming asylum has become a "sort of catchall for truly inventive lawyers." John Moore/Getty Images hide caption

In Islandborn, Lola asks her grandmother what she remembers most about the Dominican Republic. Courtesy of Dial Books for Young Readers hide caption

Wes Morosky, left, owner of Duke's Sport Shop helps Ron Detka as he shops for a rifle at his store in New Castle, Pa. Keith Srakocic/AP hide caption