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[[link removed]] Jim Wallis, Sandy OvalleIvone Guillen, a former director of Sojourners' long-standing immigration
campaign, and a Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient, calls
last Thursday’s Supreme Court ruling that Trump could not end the program both a
“miracle” and a reason to remain “realistic” moving forward. Here’s her
statement:

The June 18 Supreme Court decision on DACA was the first time in many years
where I’ve felt like my life and God-given dignity mattered to decision makers
whose choices are often influenced by our polarized nation rather than the human
lives their decisions deeply impact. The outcome was nothing short of a miracle
and a sign that maybe justice was finally flowing like a river (cf. Am. 5:24).
While I took the time to celebrate the joyous day as it’s rare to receive good
news on immigration at the national level, I have to remain realistic about the
uncertain times we are living in. The decision is a temporary solution and it is
part of a larger challenge we face as a country with a broken system that has no
pragmatic or long-term solutions for the millions of undocumented immigrants
still residing in the United States. We already know the work for justice has
never been a sprint but rather a marathon that requires faith, endurance and
collaboration. We must continue our work for our families, friends, and
communities.

Ivone came to Sojourners in 2011 and served for several years. When we spoke
after the decision, we recalled the time years ago when we entered the U.S.
Capitol for a vigil and had to pass through the Capitol police at the door to
get inside to peacefully protest. For me, Jim, it was just another demonstration
— the worst that could happen would be an unexpected arrest for civil
disobedience and a possible fine. But for her, and all the other undocumented
people entering, it was another moment of risk for detention and deportation.
There was always a catching breath, hesitating at least for a moment, then
making a choice. Risk is a factor of life all day every day for all those who
are undocumented or who have loved ones who are.

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