Some people peddle the myth that undocumented people are free riders.
Yet undocumented residents pay TONS in taxes💰to finance public services they can’t/don’t even use. Most don’t get tax refunds, either.
Correct this bogus argument. It’s rooted in “welfare queen” stereotypes.
As a DACA recipient, I’ve personally had enough. I’ve had enough of being used as a pawn at every step of this immigration debate. I’ve had enough of being used as an example of the, “good immigrant” to demonize the rest of the immigrant population. #TrumpAddress
23 years ago, from a refugee camp in Kenya, my father and I arrived at an airport in Washington DC.
Today, we return to that same airport on the eve of my swearing in as the first Somali-American in Congress.
#Hope#Ilhan 🙏🏾
It is legal to seek asylum.
It is legal to seek asylum.
It is legal to seek asylum.
It is legal to seek asylum.
It is legal to seek asylum.
It is legal to seek asylum.
It is legal to seek asylum.
It is legal to seek asylum.
It is legal to seek asylum.
#migrantcaravan
On today’s episode of citizen privilege:
Coordinator for GED Classes: have you voted?
Me: I can’t vote. I think I’ve mentioned I’m undocumented
Her: yea but undocumented people can vote I saw it on the tv
Me: no we can’t it’s illegal
Her: oh. Well maybe you should apply for
There's something sinister taking place between ICE and their approach to the Black Mauritanian immigrant community. Today, we're bringing you to story of one named Issa: #ForBlackMauritanians#KeepIssaHere (1/4)
You’re 8 years old.
Your 3rd grade class orders chinese food & your father delivers it. You are so excited to see your pops in school. He’s your hero. But apparently other kids don’t think he’s so cool. They laugh at him and mimic his accent. You don’t want to be Chinese anymore.
Attention College Students!
If you know you won’t be home on Election Day (November 6th) you can sign up for an absentee ballot to ensure you can still cast your vote. I just filled mine in and it took less than 2 minutes.
Please RT!
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It takes a lot of courage to come out and share this publicly. I am 100% behind my friend @karla_estrada22 in her calls for accountability & change. Please read her story below and on Medium. More thoughts & updates on this important issue to come. https://t.co/Q3DLncDslE
We are not exaggerating. Please watch this video provided by the government. Children and immigrants IN CAGES at a McAllen, Texas, detention center. https://t.co/Hvx6zTIiK8
So much of our lived experiences as undocumented people and our fear of ICE summed up in a single scene. This historic episode will air tonight on @GreysABC. https://t.co/H5lfnHSsvm
Leezia is a colleague, advocate, and Dreamer. She’s been using her voice since #DACA was rescinded to fight for the 800,000 #DREAMers like herself in need of protection. This is her story #ProtectDreamers:
These brave activists and organizers are prepared to get arrested in solidarity #ForBlackImmigrants.
@SpeakerRyan, we demand protection for black undocumented immigrants. We demand a #DreamActNow. We demand Congress acts now to #SaveTPS.