migrant – n. a person who goes from one place to another especially to find work
basement – n. the part of a building or house that is entirely or partly below ground
doubling down – v. moving ahead with a program or policy with energy
rig – v. to control or affect something in a corrupt way
afford – v. to be able to pay for something
counsel -- n. a lawyer who represents a person or group in a legal matter
traumatize – v. to cause (someone) to become very upset in a way that often leads to serious emotional problems
deportation – n. to force a person to leave the country
warrant – n. a document issued by a court that gives the police the power to do something