illegal immigration

Undocumented and college educated: Mexican student hopes for passage of the DREAM Act

November 7, 2010 Status Stories Video 1 Comment

Risking exposure and possible deportation, an undocumented college student tells his immigration story to spread awareness of his and the plight of other undocumented youth in the United States and encourage the passage of the DREAM Act and comprehensive immigration reform.

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Why Jose jumped the fence: A story of illegal immigration

October 26, 2010 Arizona Borders Laws Status Stories Video 0 Comments

Jose Montes says he jumped the fence when he came to the U.S. illegally 30 years ago. He then went back to Mexico a year later to play in his band. When he returned to the U.S., he got caught by U.S. Border Patrol, but was able to get back into the U.S. on a subsequent trip. He is now a U.S. citizen.