Stories

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Avtar D.

Sacramento, CA

My case was denied as a late amnesty applicant. But i kept working. I own 3 residential houses and a commercial building and a flourishing business. I… Read More

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Susan M.

Sacramento, CA

I am a college professor who teaches in a graduate professional school. I recently had a student approach me and reveal he was undocumented and was c… Read More

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Arturo Q.

Holly Park, CA

My brothers came to this country 25 years ago, now all our family work and follow the rules. We only want an opportunity to be part of this great coun… Read More

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Shannon W.

Goleta, CA

I came to the US from Canada when i was 10 years old. Many may not think that is a big deal, or that it wasn't a struggle, when in fact, it is. There… Read More

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Jeff G.

Los Angeles, CA

I am Organizing for Action because I believe in a democracy where people participate around issues t… Read More

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hart b.

Lucerne Valley, CA

my son is purchasing a gun cabinet for his guns & personal papers. he said he will sacrifice his readyness to self defend so that NOBODY can obtai… Read More

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Deferred Action 2012 The day i received my appointment

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Jua R.

San Bernardino, CA

I was born in Mexico city i lived there until I was ten years old. My mother and my father never got… Read More

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Mark S.

Elk Grove, CA

I am having a difficult time helping my (legally documented) wife, 4+yrs, to immigrate to join me. The USCIS has TWICE approved then re-affirmed my pe… Read More

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Ryan O.

Holly Park, CA

I don't have a personal story. What I have is a one year old son who I want to keep safe. I have many friends who are advocates for gun rights and m… Read More

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Destiny S.

Hi Vista, CA

February 7, 2012, my brother was shot and killed in his apartment. The person that did it was a person we least expected, his best friend/roommate, co… Read More

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Brandy B.

Visalia, CA

My background goes back to the Pilgrims and Puritans on one side of my family and to Poland via Elli… Read More

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Jamie V.

Los Angeles, CA

I do hope that when the issue of resolving our country's immigration problem that the LGBT community will NOT be forgotten. <br /><br />LG… Read More

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Yvette C.

Concord, CA

My parents immigrated to the U.S. in 1979 from the Philippines to live the American dream. They - al… Read More

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Caroline C.

Kensington, CA

At Berkeley High school guns were not unheard of. I remember lock downs occurring at least once a year due to a gun or bomb scare. I always felt safe… Read More

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ricardo r.

Huntington Park, CA

Make our dreams to success and part of society come true. We did our part having a decent job and c… Read More