Hi there,

My name is Dania Quezada, and I am a law intern at the National Immigration Law
Center. I am reaching out to share my story as a DACA recipient and ask for your support in urging Congress to pass a pathway to citizenship for immigrant
youth.
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Growing up in Southern California in an undocumented family, school was my
sanctuary. Though I didn't initially understand the significance of Plyler v. Doe , the Supreme Court ruling that ensured my right to an education, it became the
foundation of my journey.

When DACA was created during my high school years, my sister and I worked
tirelessly on our applications, knowing how much it meant for our futures. I
remember crying hard, clutching my employment authorization and Social Security
Number when they arrived. These were more than legal documents — they were catalysts that would transform
my life.

Today, I am living proof of the impact of DACA — it empowered me to obtain a
college education, contribute to my family and community’s wellbeing, and even
begin law school. Through DACA, I have achieved many of my dreams. However, I am
by no means the young person who first applied over ten years ago. Like anyone else, I have grown up and my life and dreams have evolved. Yet, my
status has not.

Like so many of my peers, the chronic uncertainty around what will happen to
DACA takes a toll on me. There have been times when I questioned my future in
the United States. I know this country is my home, but the relentless political
attacks chip away at my hope. Thankfully, in these hard moments, I draw strength from my family, my
community, and people like you.

As a legal intern at NILC, I have witnessed incredible commitment to the fight
for immigrant justice. Just this summer, I celebrated DACA recipients finally
getting access to affordable, quality health care after years of advocacy. I
have helped farmworkers apply for temporary protections so they can stand up to
abusive employers. I have even participated in strategy sessions, mapping out
long-term plans to build immigrant power. In these moments, I know resoundingly
that this is my fight , and my home is here . More specifically, my home is with you — with those who put in the work for
justice.

So, if ever you feel hesitant or tempted to give up,
please remember my story and stay in this fight with us.

Now, more than ever, we need to work together. I urge you to send a message to
your members of Congress and demand a pathway to citizenship. Our dreams and
futures depend on it. Let's ensure that every young immigrant can work and live
in the U.S. and fully participate in society without fear of deportation.
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[[link removed]]Thank you for your continued support and for being a part of this movement.

With gratitude and determination,

Dania Quezada
Law Intern
National Immigration Law Center

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