Hi friend,
When I was 18 years old, I watched as ICE officers knocked on our door to arrest my father and me and forced ankle monitors onto my mother and sister.
This traumatic scene unfolded after years of legal battles and confusion starting when my family applied for political asylum. Our lawyer never told us our case would carry deportation orders for our entire family.
Now, with Donald Trump’s plans to execute mass deportations, this scenario might become all too common. More kids will be subject to seeing ICE agents (or even the military) invade their communities and rip family members out of their homes.
It’s a horrific image, and one UWDA is committed to preventing.
We’re taking action NOW to make sure immigrants know their rights. We’re also going to be using every tool at our disposal to shut down the deportation machine. But we can’t do it without you, team.
It’s still Giving Week. Please, chip in $10 today to stop deportations and keep families together:
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After I was released from detention, I was drowning in shame and fear. I became isolated and depressed, scared to share my story, afraid I would be judged. When I found the United We Dream community, I was transformed by the love and acceptance of my peers, who understood my struggles and gave me the support I needed to break my silence.
Now, I speak out unapologetically about the horrors of ICE and the need for permanent protections because I know that I’m not alone.
Thanks for being on our team,
Karen, United We Dream Action
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