Abel B, 21, Phoenix, AZ, Born in Mexico City I know what it’s like to put myself at risk, to fight for something to improve my life and the lives of thousands of others, against overwhelming odds, and win. I was one of the plaintiffs in the case that got Arizona’s university system to offer … Continue reading →

Jason H, 22, Long Beach, CA, Born in Mexico I’ve begun my degree in environmental engineering as I get on-the-job training at the L.A. County Sanitation District, where I’ve been employed for the past three years. It’s hard working full-time and going to school, but I have big plans. Thanks to DACA, I can build … Continue reading →

Dan V, 26, Seattle, WA, Born in Mexico I’m just starting my career and believe that if I work hard, I’ll be successful. Now I put in 10-hour days in sales and marketing for an international car rental company. I have lived in the States more than half my life, long enough to believe that … Continue reading →

Luis R, 28, Santa Ana, CA, Born in Celeya, Mexico When I came to the States with my brother, I was only 12. At that time, I had only one desire – to reunite with my parents who were already living here. I flew to Tijuana and my brother and I crossed the border in … Continue reading →

Rosa H, 19, Tulsa, OK, Born in Mexico I was really lucky to attend a high school with a strong tradition of acceptance. Booker T. Washington High was one of the first to be integrated during the civil rights movement. Even though I didn’t have DACA when I graduated in 2014, counselors and teachers were … Continue reading →

Italia G, 25, Riverside, CA, Born in Mexico I feel like I’m making a difference in my work at Mi Familia Vota. As a regional coordinator, I act as a community organizer to heighten civic engagement on a multitude of issues. In this election year, I’m focused on registering Latino voters and will help turn … Continue reading →

Teresa C, 24, El Monte, CA, Born in Mexico I was only eight years old when I came to the United States. This is when my life changed forever. I honestly don’t know how it even happened, but after being denied our visas several times, my mom simply decided we were going to come to … Continue reading →

Alma G, 28, Petaluma, CA, Born in Mexico City Family is everything to me so I’m fortunate in being surrounded by my parents, siblings, grandmother and uncles. Having such a close family has made me really appreciate my own family, now that I have a seven-year-old son, Jonatan. What worries me is that my parents … Continue reading →

I came to the States as a three-month-old baby so this country is the only home I’ve ever known. I currently live with my parents as I continue my education. I have four brothers, three of them were born in the U.S., but I’m the first to go to college in my family. My dream … Continue reading →