Despite tough odds, Beatriz graduated from the Illinois Institute of Technology, with no financial aid, all while working full-time. We should be welcoming immigrants like Beatriz, not making it harder for them to succeed.
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In the Chicago area, there are about 34,000 people enrolled in #DACA. They are young immigrants like Beatriz in my district, who came to this country at the age of six. Her parents brought her from Mexico to seek a better life and opportunities.
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President Trump is doing everything in his power to further his anti-immigrant agenda. Two years ago he attempted to end
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Immigrants make our country stronger and better. They are our neighbors, friends, and family. I will continue working for all members of our community and I was proud to join
@icirr,@HANACenter, and other local groups today to say we must#ProtectTheDream.pic.twitter.com/FPZ1BnS1LD
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And Republicans oppose both, but if we choose to let people who grew up in the US take steps to become legal permanent residents - as the vast majority of Americans prefer - then the "illegal" issue is resolved. Let Democracy rule.
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Immigrant follow our immigration process. These are illegals.
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