Job applicants in Texas questioned on their immigration status

Two young men looking for work opportunities at a coffee shop are judged by a rude patron on whether they are in America legally.
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You won’t believe what people do when they think no one’s watching! The hit hidden-camera series “What Would You Do?,” hosted by ABC News’ John Quiñones, returns to ABC for a historic 16th season on SUNDAY, FEB. 18 (10:01-11:00 p.m. EST) with episodes available the next day on Hulu. Quiñones welcomes guest correspondents Sara Haines, co-host of “The View,” and W. Kamau Bell, cultural commentator and television host, as they observe how real people react when tricky situations and moral dilemmas arise in public settings.
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[@Razear]

"You look racist." This lady was having way too much fun delivering the verbal smackdown when he confronted her, lmao.

[@qgwueirbtbyo]

She said what was needed to be said extremely well. Oof, don’t think she was having fun though. That took a lot of courage to express her thoughts smoothly!

[@arzoahmadi5821]

This is the kind of Americans who are against wars. These are the kind is Americans that made America what it’s. These are the kind of Americans that I’ll share my food and water with.

[@Pingaheimer]

i feel like too many people know of this show now, i feel like she definitely knew. It makes it not feel as authentic. I think the solution is to have better actors and for them not to make it as obvious.

[@brookewilson5848]

She was the best

[@FM-dm8xj]

is that not racist?

[@Alpacarter]

“Apply your clear passion for America to doing something positive for the community” ended him

[@ittsjennyx3]

she ATE with that

[@robertsmith7667]

He was doing something positive, upholding the law

[@loveforeignaccents]

First guy handled that so well. Loved that last lady, too, though!

[@thomashernandez2078]

never would of guessed sometimes karens are good

[@josgn]

That was awesome

[@LionScientistGirNationalPark]

Wow..nice reaction. I'm waiting at US Mexico border. Waiting for my chance to cross border illegally. Surely I would say, USA is the best country. I'm multilingual I speak Hindi, Telugu, Spanish, English with US accent, and finally Mandarin.

[@redpanda9141]

@@LionScientistGirNationalParkwhy though?

[@LionScientistGirNationalPark]

@@redpanda9141 America has 12 million Illegal migrants. Why not myself from India cross illegally and work in USA..?

[@chrishickory7907]

Didn't know I was about receive a little bit of John Quiñones lore tonight

[@blackout07blue]

This is an old one.

[@chrishickory7907]

@@blackout07blue What do you mean?

[@ThatJew]

@@blackout07blueno it’s a new one buddy! Too many immigrants here taking over destroying our country. Crossing out borders illegal.

[@ThatJew]

@@chrishickory7907I agree with you. We are 6 million illegal immigrants in the past 2 years.

[@ilovesnoopyyy]

@@chrishickory7907 he’s saying this is an old video lol. don’t know why he replied though

[@manifestinggoddess8287]

That last lady what a beautiful soul 🩷😊

[@__-fl3yt]

It hit hard. I just left the USA and I received so much racism that I really think is hard to believe there is white people that genuinely aren't racist.

[@averyames4584]

That first guy was so gentle and kind- I love that he chose not to go straight to anger and contention but made an effort at human connection. Good on him

[@Cevee.]

His laugh though at end when he was talking to the old man … I loved it

[@Lulu-bw2fk]

The last woman is so wholesome

[@robertsmith7667]

Not really. Shes ruining America

[@skint16]

she is you know what she really is

[@reniekamclean54]

So happy to see how quickly people stood up for them

[@edithdlp8045]

Here in Los Angeles most hispanic people don't have a difficult time.

[@HelloSydney97]

@@edithdlp8045do NOT believe what the stereotypes of Texas lead you to believe that Texas isn’t a welcoming state. Forget the politicians. I found it to be way more friendly than anything on the west coast. Signed, a brown person.

[@kevinhunt1202]

Lol when illegal take your job u won’t be so happy!

[@skint16]

all traitors

[@ashawalker5986]

They were actually quite heroic. I could only hope to be half as well spoken when confronted with this situation. Well done.

[@arabia1980]

Wow that last lady truely is a hero. Her description of that man was dead on right. Brilliant

[@thekimfam49]

Seriously DEAD ON.

[@ronaldmercado670]

I know the "trouble maker" guy. Great actor and very kind and sweet man. Y'all might of seen him in some films but he has one of those faces that is hard to pin down.

[@ghosttundra]

he seemed so nice that he wasn't even believable as a bad guy haha there is this calmness that just radiates from him

[@ronaldmercado670]

@ghosttundra Oh, he plays a pretty convincing bad guy. He was Pinhead on of the latest Hellraiser films.

[@ghosttundra]

@@ronaldmercado670 for real?? that's awesome :)

[@Ceerads]

I feel for him having to say those awful words. At least the defenders finally knew he wasn’t a bad guy.

[@empath2005]

He has such a positive attitude after witnessing that.

[@CA2SD]

This is so common at the workplaces that I only wish ppl had the balls to stand up like her. Too often ppl do NOT speak up because it doesn't affect them personally.

[@sunshinegirl8216]

The last lady had the perfect way of explaining the importance of allies and being there for each other. 🙂👍

[@Jinaria101]

The setting of this segment really hits home for me even though I’m not an immigrant but some of my cousins have grandparents that come from Mexico

[@edithdlp8045]

I am American but my parents are from Mexico and my grandparents from Spain and Portugal. I am white with green eyes and most people get a surprise when I them that I am Hispanic.

[@kirakishoushirobara2898]

​@@edithdlp8045 you're hispanic in the sense that you are a spanish speaker? And if your ancestors are from spain and portugal you are pretty much european by blood. Mexican ancestry by paper...but not by blood. All your blood comes from Europe. So you might as well tell them you are European cause you have no connection to mexico since you weren't born there and your parents may have not passed down any mexican culture to you.

[@Thehabanero_]

Well Mexicans don’t identify by race like in the U.S.

[@MsLulu-jr4on]

We need more people like the first guy. Love him!!! 💙

[@divineordergovernsmylife808]

And like the last lady

[@mariocastro7379]

Had to watch it again! Love that last real American Lady! Made this old vet proud to see this!

[@edithdlp8045]

Thank you for your service 🇺🇸

[@aliannameier5100]

This was probably one of the better episodes of WWYD this season. Great work!!!

[@shellyscholz1256]

My sister is Native American living in Texas with her Mexican husband. She has to carry her birth certificate because she cannot produce a green card because she’s not eligible for one given that she was born in the United States.

[@nursetinalouise]

Imagine!

[@sunnydays8270]

I dont believe this for one minute. You still need to have a gov ID with a picture for identification. Her birth certificate wouldn't prove that's her birth certificate. I call BS @shellyscholz1256

[@JinaMukherjeeF]

she is american right? then why is she not eligible to give her hubby a green card

[@shellyscholz1256]

@@JinaMukherjeeF he doesn’t need a green card. He’s an American citizen. Texas used to be part of Mexico as did many other states.

[@JinaMukherjeeF]

@@shellyscholz1256 Oh sorry i am not from america i dont know the history there But why would ur sister need a green card of shes already born in us

[@markwoods4439]

If they have the right papers or a green card leave them alone. To many of these so called Patriots getting in peoples business!

[@joeboggio4002]

Latino immigrants do not have the luxury of hiding behind their skin color. If someone sees an immigrant from Norway for example, no one's really going to think about it unless they speak. However, people like myself who are Mexican-born but American, people notice us right away

[@gloriousgal9958]

My father owns a company with less than 10 employees, and everyone he has hired is Mexican immigrants. He hired them not based on their skin color, but rather their merit. Because of them, the company has great success, and they are the most loyal and hard working employees I have ever seen. Anyone who would discriminate based off of that is truly missing out....

[@Nozylatten]

Hopefully they are legal amor he will be fined per person. So it's always a good idea to ask. Regardless off how it seems. That's the law. You don't drink amd drive do you ? So why not follow all laws. Have a nice day.

[@teachmehowtodoge1737]

But are they "Legal" immigrants? The business might get fined by authorities if they found out. The penalty is per illegal immigrant hired.

[@gloriousgal9958]

@teachmehowtodoge1737 Yes, all legal

[@ImaniBelle-tu5nu]

I don’t understand when someone hires nothing but one ethnic group and says it wasn’t based off of their ethnic group. Mexicans are not the only hard working group in this country. This country would not exist if it wasn’t for hardworking people throughout hundreds of years

[@gloriousgal9958]

@Nozylatten Applications require immigrants to provide documentation for employers. I'm saying anyone who would assume that all immigrants are illegal are not hire any based on their skin color are missing out.

[@Sewak_Singh.]

While shopping at Walmart I saw $20 on the floor I didn’t pick it cuz I was afraid he might jump out saying why did you pick it 😂😂

[@UnicornWithBrokenWings]

“That money is an actor for the show What Would You Do? Why did you decide to pick up that money?”

[@sanchez72381]

This one made me so emotional 😭

[@ProRallyDriver]

I miss the US so much! I got 2 degrees as an Engineer and Scientist and I couldn't get a job that sponsors my visa. I cry at least once a month because I miss home which was Houston, Texas. Hopefully, I'll come back in the near future. For all of you living there please be THANKFUL and help others along the way.

[@edithdlp8045]

I understand perfectly. I also lived away from the usa to get my degree in civil engineering. I am thankful everyday of my life for being back home 🇺🇸. You will be very welcome when you come back.

[@Mexicano1768]

Help México than....🇲🇽🇲🇽

[@microscopic.caterpill]

Wishing you the soonest and greatest opportunity to come back home to Houston

[@ProRallyDriver]

@@edithdlp8045 Thank You!

[@ProRallyDriver]

@@microscopic.caterpill I appreciate it! :)

[@c4ne]

“have u checked their immigration status 🤓☝🏾” LOL

[@masonplessinger9510]

I love this show. It brings out the good in people. Keep up the good work.

[@dhertsens5617]

If they come to your country legally, respect your laws and work to the best of their abilities, then why would you not welcome them.

[@eklectiktoni]

Because some people are bigots and dislike people who are different than them. Of course not all Americans are like that (my family and friends welcome all people). But some people just suck.

[@HelloSydney97]

@@eklectiktonibelieve it or not, America is one of the most tolerant countries in the world when it comes to these issues. Try living somewhere else…. The racism in the east is horrific

[@Ceerads]

Tbh, I don’t mind if they come here illegally from Mexico or Central or South America. Most are here to work and help their families back home; some are fleeing violence (El Salvado, for instance). On the other hand, I wouldn’t mind at all if some American citizens left. I’m not Latino or Hispanic, btw, just another child of a legal immigrant (which many here are).

[@marianneyag4106]

I am the biggest fan of this show all the way from Australia. I have watched all the episodes and I get so excited when a new episode pops up. By far, this is the best episode of two warm & caring people, who have so much empathy, love & care. What two beautiful souls. ❤❤

[@johnnyboy-ws3we]

Wow what's it like over there

[@robbie726]

1st guy handled it the best.

[@Stephenortiz2]

I wish yall did longer videos

[@janetteguidicilli7735]

I love the last lady! Her daughter is lucky to have a mom like her! God bless her❤

[@masey423]

One of my favorite themes theyve explored so far. I attended a talk of his at my college about 6 years ago. He is a great guy and told us a lot more about his family/migrant life growing up than he mentioned in this video! Said those experiences were part of what led to WWYD. Met him afterward too.

[@tanvirahmed1529]

Still crying away ! The last lady is an amazing person Reminds me of my American mom She was tiny and frail but would always defend people who had no voice Our world is still beautiful because of people like them America is great and let us all make it greater Amen

[@MarioMartinez-iy1og]

To the last lady❤ what an incredible response. A true leader.

[@rickyjay6618]

Love this, thank you for this!

[@adi91216]

This was the best episode so far in the new series! ..feels like the old season times. Emotional.

[@MrsDaedalus_]

Something similar happened to me, but it was on an international airport in Munich. I was 19 years old and on our way to visit family in China, and when we were about to walk through the EU customs ATM, a white dude asked us where we got our Austrian passport. I've been flying to China and back to Austria, since I moved to Austria in 2002. We got our citizenship in 2003 and until then, no one questioned our citizenship! When I walked through customs, and I told him that we got our citizenship from the government, he didn't believe me. Well, I told him that I don't care what he thinks, and if the passport would be fake I wouldn't be standing on the other side of the ATM. That made his grin fall and got the hell out of there. If he would've kept bothering us, I would've asked for the police. Assholes are everywhere.

[@LMLification]

Sorry for your experience, but I can’t really empathize with you, considering how poorly I have be treated in China as a non-white tourist or during a layover. Best of luck moving forward.

[@milktoast6774]

See the problem nobody seems to understand is doing it the right way. My family were immigrants but did the process and came in the right way. Every single Latino family I know says that immigrants should come in the right way. The people coming into the country today by the bus loads is not normal.

[@JET19x98]

Although I can understand your point, it does lack some empathy or a distortion of what reality is. To be able to come here “the right way” is already a privilege that many do no have. The reality is that most immigrants do not have the money to initiate the process or the time and safety to wait out until their paperwork gets approved to come here because their life is at risk. However, I do agree that lately the amount of immigrants coming here demanding for an apartment and monthly allowance from the government is insane. I don’t care how you get here as long as you’re willing to put in the hard work for a better life and contribute to your community. So many immigrants come here illegally but work hard everyday and pay taxes so why should we punish them for how they came here when they’re living as an upright citizen and these are people who’ve been here for 20+ years but yet the recent immigrants from Venezuela who are doing it the right way are the ones causing mayhem demanding things be served to them on a silver platter.

[@camillewright7914]

The right way.... Nearly every asylum seeker has come through a legal point of entry.

[@MandyAliens]

@@JET19x98nope they are right

[@MandyAliens]

@@camillewright7914no they have not are you kidding me ? Lol keep dreaming

[@MissDookiee]

The way she described the way he look was actually the most American sounding description ever lol💀 unfortunately but true.

[@MabelRD08]

This WWYD inmigration scenarios always get to me😭😭😩😩😔😔💔💔💔🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴 The first guy's personality 😍😍😍😍💯💯💯💯👌 I cried when the last lady started crying 😭😭😭😭😩😩😩😩She was amazing.

[@iamthestig1]

I'm sure the restaurant staff would have asked to see the applicants' papers. They don't want to get done for hiring illegals.

[@PurpleLighters]

"Someday, someone's gonna need help, and you're gonna be there" That hit me 😢

[@aibanes1]

I missed these videos being posted on KZbin for a while, glad to see them back!

[@juantomas3630]

Coming to America and doing it is the right way, it will make you not only earn your citizenship it but make you proud you did and did it the right way ! My family did and we could not be prouder for them doing it right and also allowing us to be born here and be so grateful !!

[@user-zh6om8ti5m]

Not the point/problem of the video

[@XX-fn5mx]

Me ass be cussing people “WITCHO UGLEH WISPY HAIR HAVIN AHH” And whole time its an actor💀💀

[@raya74]

That last lady! Need more people in the world like her❤

[@luciboras]

"Don't look American." Indigenous peoples were here before "Americans", the European people migrated into this land after Columbus accidentally found it while trying to find short cut to the land in the east, India. The natives indigenous were here before any of the whites, blacks and yellows. Stating that, we need better solutions for immigration, instead of just playing politics and political stunts. That just immature behavior coming from political leaders. However political leaders are politicians, they give lip service to whomever pay them and keep them in office. It looks like politicians are in for the money not to serve the people.

[@walknews91]

Mr. Rogers, always look for the helpers.

[@KrisGarland]

Where’s your paperwork 😂

[@Handcuff_Collector]

These are the type of episodes I like seeing more of

[@blackout07blue]

It’s like 7 years old.

[@idzbbyboy9410]

🇲🇽 love my country and my people, but i love others too. We are one ❤️ 🫂🤗

[@htown4life233]

Close the borders

[@anitahardesty2163]

That first guy was amazing. He's right. Use adversity to encourage you not discourage you!! Love that! ❤ the last woman took the words right out of my mouth lolo.

[@lukusblack6442]

She was right. He didn't look American. He looked like a Frenchman, or something with that beard.

[@SativaxDiva]

Absolutely love this show

[@mombeach]

I’m surprised this is in Texas. There are more people who would agree with the heckler. 😢

[@atonementpreset]

They cut those encounters out. The magic of editing.

[@trinitypaulson8242]

If they were in Southern Texas, it would definitely be that way.

[@marynielson1705]

She was amazing! She had so much poise when the man confronted her on his way out.

[@meowmeowmeow27]

The first guy is so well spoken and a calm approach I wish i couod be like that

[@touhoutrash2436]

Ooooooh boy a new wwyd video is here my Bois!

[@josephjones2746]

The one day I’m not at the coffee shop in Dallas, you guys show up lol

[@WRGOA]

If they are here legally, honor the constitution, and obey the laws I will support them If they are here illegally it will depend on the situation. If they violate people’s rights and disobey laws, I will want them deported If they want to be here legally I will help them

[@MindfulAttraction2.0]

" I'm trying to help US" 😂😂😂😂

[@dawidmalan8727]

2:25 best part of the video. This man addressed the issue with humor. Even the actor had to break out of character for that one.

[@TaylorCoulon]

This happened to one of my ex boyfriends. He's from Mexico and didn't speak English. I was verbally attacked a few times when I was with him in the store because we were speaking Spanish together. Being with him, I understood the struggle he has to earn money to send to his family in Mexico. People shouldn't speak their opinion when they don't know the situation! There isn't a typical "American" anymore. The US has become so mixed, you can't tell someone apart from another. We all have families that came from another country. Love each other and protect one another. That's what we need to do.

[@msdarkstar44]

So it’s perfectly ok for him to send money to Mexico taking away from our tax base and boosting the Mexican economy taking away more jobs for Americans. Your part of the problem.

[@gizzygibbs]

Good to see new WWYD

[@mariocastro7379]

Awesome! That was the one that you wait for to hit the soul! Well done real Americans! Proud of you!

[@klinero14]

That shouldn’t be a problem in a job application

[@japnikki]

Beautiful message from the last woman!

[@michelleroselilley4637]

Watching these videos really wakes my brain up, imagining what I would do in those particular situations.

[@danfrost3043]

I love the guy in the yellow T Shirt, he's so chilled.

[@nach3589]

Damn she got me when she said THEIR KIDS TRYING TO GRT A JOB my eyes just watered

[@calikat8654]

That last woman 🙌 I don't know how she kept a clear head and mouth. I would've been past my boiling point.

[@kevino8513]

This was a good premise. Should have made it a longer one.

[@Emiigiirl]

I need this type of scenario to be like hours long. I love these. There’s still good people out there. ❤

[@HelloSydney97]

Most people are genuinely good.

[@hiddentruths6961]

Surprised that the couple who walked out agreed to be shown on TV, they were complete cowards, leaving the shop instead of confronting him or staying! Walking out is worse than saying nothing, pathetic!

[@HelloSydney97]

Yeah whatever you would have done the same coward

[@fuziphoo167]

the lady said calm down but she was the one getting worked up lol

[@dev_peace_soul]

John a legend 👏 🙌 🎉

[@EduardoTorres-ik7tx]

What a Brave Lady at the end.❤️

[@abusalim4752]

Last lady was amazing great true American

[@tls4022]

Some people in the cafe didn't react. Maybe they already knew.

[@nemesisbreakz]

Who looks American?

[@dane4243]

Native Americans! Any other nationality, are in fact, immigrants.

[@AFloridaSon]

​@@dane4243Even Native Americans immigrated here at some point.

[@emmanuelnaranjo8114]

Donald trump

[@mrstifler8987]

“Me too” -John Q… awesome

[@Marlainnaa]

That lady made me cry. What an angel ❤❤❤

[@mohaisse8887]

Well done

[@engrrajonahmed]

That's a mum in the last scene ❤!

[@Davez621]

This is an old segment I watched this ages ago.

[@mealoveb5376]

My Grand parents came here on a boat from Italy to NYC ...in 1905 ....they were poor there and poor here...they were legally here in the u.s but if anyone ever treated them different i would of went crazy on them ..never judge anyone ..they passed away before i was born ....i was named after my Grandmother Maria....may they RIP FOREVER ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@chuchokaka]

First guy is a perfect example of how people should react when having these or similar type of encounters. Loved it!

[@yrtr8932]

@4:56 I thought she's going to knock him out 😂😂

[@Kitty_bandida22]

I really needed this I just got sent to have an interview at an expensive apartment and I felt excited and blessed and the manager just acted rude and she went to go talk to the other person in charge and they gave me a dirty look and shook there head. I felt discriminated

[@user-bk9fk2tq2z]

The first guy is cool, chill and laidback.

[@carsondik]

let’s take a good look at what’s going on in Chicago and New York City

[@vovannghia6182]

"if anything, they gonna remember you saying that to them, and it's gonna encourage them to do better in life"

[@JoeRandoms]

When the guy said, " they're CLEARLY not American citizens," I died laughing.

[@peterhinojosa89]

I would have thrown my coffee at the old man 😂 my blood would boil

[@rcslasher951]

It is destroying the city lmao

[@ricardak1033]

Wow. The First man Already got me in tears. He is so intelligent

[@roberthouston3809]

0:35 Is that the theatre LHO got caught at?

[@sannanandy3955]

6:29 "😂😂😂" *Sees camera "😢😭😭"