Check out our new blogs: Stop a deportation, arrested in DC, mom's words, and the son of a striker

[Tania]

This week make sure you stop by the IYJL website and read our latest blogs, at www.iyjl.org, or click on the links. 

TAKE ACTION NOW: Marlen Faces Deportation this weekend!

On Sunday, August 8^th, Marlen Moreno, an Arizona DREAMer, will no longer be in this country.  She is a wife, married to a legal permanent resident, and a mother to two wonderful U.S. citizen children, Freddy Alan who is 3 and Leobardo, Jr. who is just 10-months old. Marlen aspires to be a pre-school teacher and would be a DREAM Act beneficiary. August 10th is Marlen’s birthday, let us help give her the biggest present ever, the opportunity to not be torn away from her family and the opportunity to accomplish her dreams.5,000 faxes is the goal....

Arrested for the DREAM Act

My name is Edy Dominguez, I’m undocumented, and las week I was arrested in Washington D.C. because I believe in Dream Act. (Leé la historia de Edy en español, aqui) In 2008 with many efforts, sacrifice, and support from my family I graduated from Northeastern Illinois University, where I received a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication ... 

Words from a DREAM Act mom

Good afternoon. I am proud to be in front of you, young immigrants, students who have decided to fight to change not only your future but also the future of thousands of young immigrants in this country. I have no doubt that young people around the world are following this movement with hope, respect and admiration. This movement will be written in the history of the United States.... 

I’m the undocumented son of a worker who went on strike

Let me tell you something about myself: I’m a son of a worker who went on strike seven years ago. I’m a son of a worker who every single day, rain, snow, shine, hot or cold, would get up early in the morning and get her clothes suited for the right weather and would go out for one more day of fight....

Palabras de una madre sobre el DREAM Act

Buenas tardes. Es un orgullo y un honor estar enfrente de ustedes, inmigrantes jóvenes, estudiantes que han decidido  luchar para cambiar no solo su futuro sino el de miles de jóvenes inmigrantes de este país. No tengo duda de que los jóvenes en todo el mundo están siguiendo con esperanza, respeto y admiración este movimiento que ustedes han iniciado y que quedara grabado en la historia.... 

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Tania