Texas State Rep. Ana Hernandez Luna tells story of being an undocumented immigrant
Rep. Hernandez Luna tells her personal story about being an undocumented child in a matter of personal privilege on the House floor, May 10, 2011.
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Raul Zamora: Austin student athelete facing deportation after being picked up for broken taillight
When he was just 10 years old, Raul Zamora came to the United States with his family from Mexico. He has grown up here ever since, calling this country his … More »
Fidel’s story: long-time Maine resident faces deportation
Fidel Garcia has lived in the US for over 25 years and has a wife of six years and two daughters. Fidel is originally from El Salvador and fled during … More »
Deportation Horror: A Journey From Texas to Bangladesh
Shahed Hossain’s shocking story of being deported to Bangladesh after growing up most of his life in Texas.
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Ruben Vives: Pulitzer Prize winning reporter was nearly deported
Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Ruben Vives had to overcome many trials and tribulations – including nearly being deported – on his rise to success.
Ivan’s ICE abuse story: home raided and mom strip searched
In May 2010, Ivan Nikolav and his mother were picked up in an immigration raid in their home. He was told that in 2002, when he was just 12, that … More »
Ola’s story: Detroit honors student faces deportation
Ola Kaso is an 18-year-old high school student who has been in the United States with her family since she was 4-years-old. She was born in Albania; her family came … More »
Liuan’s story: connecting family separation to faith
Liuan Chen Huska came to the United States from China when she was 3 years old. Liuan became a permanent resident and then a U.S. citizen through her father’s work … More »
Emily’s story: 4-year old US citizen deported to Guatemala (w/video of her return to family in New York)
Emily Ruiz is a 4-year old US Citizen. Her parents are Guatemalan immigrants living on Long Island. On March 11, Emily was traveling with her grandfather back to New York from Guatemala when her flight was diverted to Dulles Airport due to weather.
Shuling’s “welcoming story”
Born in 1986 and raised in Singapore, Shuling is a filmmaker with a passion for socially conscious documentary. Here she talks about her experience of first coming to the US … More »
