Her mother’s deportation overshadowed her 15th birthday, a traditional rite of passage for Hispanic girls marked by a ceremonial quinceanera. “I think that’s why I don’t want to grow up ...

The quinceañera, which celebrates a girl’s transition into adulthood ... which featured a glittery sign on top that said “Mis 15 Años” — “My 15th birthday.” Gonzalez’s friends ...