Kenia Calderon Case Study

The reality that immigration policies and registration requirements create for undocumented students is a grim one; despite their scholarly capability, thousands upon thousands of undocumented students who have completed high school do not continue on with their education because of the lack of legal paperwork (DREAM Act). This has been the story line for countless undocumented valedictorians, like Grecia Cantu, who’s dream of going to Baylor University to become a teacher was plucked by a simple mandate of Congress (Smith). Despite having a presidential scholarship to Baylor University, Grecia’s future is hampered by her illegal status in the country and the inactivity of the DREAM Act in congress, which is due largely to its brisk opponents. Critics of the legislation falsely advocate that it grants preferential treatment to undocumented students (Malkin 1). In reality, the DREAM Act only grants qualifying individuals with a temporary residency, a driver’s license, and a work permit (Giving the Fact). This allows the students who meet the criteria the same tuition rates as natural-born citizens and a legal way to work and drive in the country. Another resounding critic among the opponents of the bill includes the common misconception that the DREAM Act will provide amnesty and forgive the federal offense immigrants committed when they entered the country illegally (Smith). In truth, only immigrants who entered the country during their youth, before age 16, are eligible for the benefits of the legislation. Once they apply, they will have to fulfill the requirements of completing a 2-year college or serve a 2-year term in the armed forces to finally receive resident status, not citizenship, after 6 years of proved residency (Creating Opportunities). If Congress allowed this legislation to

Diane Guerrero was a colombian girl born and raised in Boston with her undocumented family, but one day her whole life changed. Being undocumented in the United States is a difficult life to live in, Diane’s book, “In The Country We Love,” has showed her side of the story. Immigrants live a life where they want the best for their families, they may not have the same rights as American citizens though. in her book she described how her Latino family have been deported back to their home country during the start of her teen years. plenty of Latinos in the United States fear that the same thing will happen to them.

Undocumented students are becoming a growing outrage in the United States. It has been a constant battle amongst the students, the schools, and the Government. According to collegeboard.com, statistics shows that 65,000 undocumented students graduate from U.S. high schools each year (collegeboard.com).After graduating high school they face legal and financial barriers to higher education. This paper will address the importance of this growing outrage and discuss the following that corresponds to it.

Gelnesidar Martinez submitted a complaint on August 26, 2015, regarding Ernest A. Solomon. Martinez alleges that during her divorce proceedings she gave Solomon $27,000 to buy out her husband’s half of the equity in their home. According to Martinez a deal was never reached and Solomon failed to return her money. Solomon has allegedly violated Mass.R.Prof.C. 8.4c.

Born to Hispanic immigrants Juan and Celina Baez Sotomayor on June, 25th, 1954, I was raised in the Bronx (one of New York’s five boroughs) as the eldest of two. My brother, Juan Sotomayor, and I had a happy childhood, until my father died suddenly in 1963, leaving us in my mother’s care. Though my mother barely made due as a nurse, she managed to send my

Un Dia a la Vezis a non-profit agency with a purpose to help immigrants and give them access to medical care, education, and skill development. Many of the immigrants experience lack of knowledge and experience of not living or working with diverse culture background making hard for them to adjust in the United States (Barret, J.A., 2011). The goal of the agency is to improve opportunities and open doors for Latinos/ Immigrants. We believe that advocating, civic engagement, and community-based support are important parts of our community-empowerment goal. Un Dia a la Vez mission is to assist men, women, and children in providing adequate health care, education, and skill development.

Despite Salinas being known for the vibrancy of the people, it is notorious for the gang violence. Nevertheless, Salinas holds a pulchritudinous youth group wanting to better their community and end the violence. This group is called the Salinas Valley Dream Academy, where high school students are empowered to strive for higher education and become active participants in the community. The Salinas Valley Dream Academy holds an annual rally based on important topics in our community. Some of the topics during the rally include gang violence, DACA, and the rights of field workers. I have participated in these rallies and know the impact it has made in my community. About one hundred students along with the academy coordinators march the most

Ariana Vivas was only 9 years old when she handed a note to Illinois Representative Luis Gutiérrez during a press conference an advocacy group had organized. Ariana, like many young Hispanics, had been born in the Unites States. However, her father was part of the recent deportations that countless undocumented immigrants and family members dread. Ariana’s testimony of her father’s deportation is a common story among children with undocumented parents. The documentary, Immigration Battle, explores the controversial issue of immigration. Immigration Battle takes you inside the halls of Congress to give you a perspective of the fight for immigration reform, the debate, the politics, and how Washington really works.

Dr. Cesar A. Cruz, a migrant from Guadalajara, Jalisco, México, unpacked a demonstration at DVC to support the DACAmented community. Subjects such as emotions, getting to advocacy and different resources were provided by him and other advocates to step out of our comfort zone and support those who the government sees as “illegal aliens”. Under the fourthteeth

Imagine a world with an educated youth. Now imagine a parallel world where children are fighting to keep a smile on their faces, because, in truth, it is the only thing they have. In reality, this is what is happening. Youth, who have the privilege to be American citizens, are granted a very fulfilling education with a promise of a career. Children of illegal and undocumented immigrants do not have such luck. Some undocumented children in America have very promising futures and even a degree under their belts, but they cannot apply for a job because they have no proof of citizenship. A controversial topic is the matter of the DREAM Act (Development, Relief, and Education, for Alien Minors) which permits undocumented immigrants to obtain

As student representatives of the South San Enrichment Club, part of our mission for our campus’ greatness is to create safe spaces on campus by bringing awareness to important issues affecting our students and community. The immigration debate touches many lives in San Antonio and even more so at South San. As a club we are interested in hosting a forum on immigration to provide information on the current laws and policies dealing with this complicated issue, as well as show support and be inclusive to all students, families, and staff members, regardless of their status. Recently, UTSA held a town hall meeting on immigration, during which they approved the ‘Know Your Rights’ trainings. After this meeting, SAISD and Edgewood have adopted and

As they go through their college years, undocumented students face the burdens of not having the financial aid and the legal stability required for success. The support provided to undocumented college students comes from their peers because they can count of each other and relate to each other. The social networks undocumented students create with trusted peers and staff are a fundamental part to help them get through the difficult times that impact their college success. One way for undocumented students to find support is through college organizations where students can feel safe (Hallett, 2013). Undocumented students can gain resources and information about topics like immigration laws and financial opportunities in their campus and at the same time be able to connect with more students and college staff. The Dream Project is one of the safe spaces “Dreamers” can count on at California State University,

Raised in Arvin and one of my former classmates, Gurrola comes from a family of Mexican immigrants and understands the disparities my community faces. In an effort to increase access to higher education, Gurrola contributed to the passage of a county proposition allocating funds to establish a community college campus in Arvin. Additionally, he has collaborated with community organizations by increasing access to clean drinking water and has demonstrated support towards immigrant rights when announcing the city would not use its resources to enforce deportation orders.

I. Introduction A. The object of study is to analyze the experiences of undocumented women through an intersectional lens. It is important in understanding the limitations of sanctuary cities and the unique experiences these women face in comparison to other populations. B. Thesis statement: Despite the rise of sanctuary cities and their promise for inclusivity and protection, undocumented women continue to face exclusion in urban spaces and limited access to urban rights due to their marginalized position in society. C.

“My parents have been keeping a secret from me” my best friend Katia told me one day during our Algebra II class. I looked at her in confusion I didn’t understand why she was so upset, or any idea what her parents would be hiding from her. Looking at her, her face ever so frustrated, she told me “I don’t have a social security, I wasn’t born here, I’m an illegal immigrant”. This was very heavy news, considering the fact that we were only sophomores in high school. I couldn’t imagine the devastation she had to face when she was told by her parents that she couldn’t do or participate in certain things because of her immigration status, that discovery of course, she told me, was very hard for her. Anxiety over deportation should not have been a constant fear for her or anyone’s high school agenda, failing a course, now this, should have been the only scary thing about being in high school. Being the child of two illegal immigrants,who had just received their United States residency, myself, I saw how much my parents struggled. Both of my parents come from underprivileged families who immigrated to the United States came from Mexico to achieve a better life as teenagers. They later met here, got married, and had me here in San Jose, where I became a first generation United States citizen. I saw the amount of time and especially money invested in obtaining their residency, something, by what I understand, a high schooler has a very limited supply of. Time