In the maze of immigration law, justice often hides in the margins. The Family Unity Exception isn't a headline; it's a footnote. For families facing separation, it's everything. This provision allows asylum seekers, barred by technicalities, to fight for the right to stay together. It's not guaranteed. It's not simple. It's a crack in the system where compassion still flickers. In Chains & Exceptions, I explore how legal nuance becomes a lifeline, and why the stories that defy the rules are the ones that most deserve to be told.