Man detained while waiting for DACA application

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5. All I Want for Christmas Is My Parents Not Be Deported

My name is Jasmine Lopez, I’m 11 years old, and I’m a U.S. citizen. My mom is a dreamer, and I love her so much, but I’m terrified that I could lose her soon. On December 22, three days before Christmas, her DACA status will expire, and she will be at risk of deportation. If Congress doesn't take action now, I may not have my mom with me for the holidays ...

For the past five years, DACA has changed our lives. My mom received a scholarship to go to college — her dream is to become a dentist and help people in need. She was also able to drive around and take me to school, and even to the beach ...

... Trump decided to end DACA for 800,000 young immigrants like my mother. Now, the only ones who can do something about it are our representatives in Congress. If they don’t pass the Dream Act this year for people like my mom, she could be deported during the holidays ...

https://www.teenvogue.com/story/daca-renewal-letter-to-santa