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  Judith at United We Dream Action · [email protected]
December 21, 2023 at 7:16 PM

My DACA application was frozen by Judge Hanen.

I am undocumented and unafraid. Hi friend, My twin sister Karen and I submitted our DACA applications at the same time. Hers was quickly accepted, and now she gets to enjoy all the protections that come along with DACA status. My application, though, was still being pr…
  Judith at United We Dream Action · [email protected]
December 21, 2023 at 7:08 PM

My DACA application was frozen by Judge Hanen.

I am undocumented and unafraid. Hi friend, My twin sister Karen and I submitted our DACA applications at the same time. Hers was quickly accepted, and now she gets to enjoy all the protections that come along with DACA status. My application, though, was still being pr…
  Judith at United We Dream Action · [email protected]
December 21, 2023 at 7:08 PM

My DACA application was frozen by Judge Hanen.

I am undocumented and unafraid. Hi friend, My twin sister Karen and I submitted our DACA applications at the same time. Hers was quickly accepted, and now she gets to enjoy all the protections that come along with DACA status. My application, though, was still being pr…
  Juanita, United We Dream · [email protected]
December 20, 2023 at 7:35 PM

Use Your Online Power to Vote UWD at the Anthem Awards!

From the thousands of entries submitted, UWD is a finalist, and with your vote, we can win! Hi friend! UWD's groundbreaking YouTube series No Borders, Just Flavors was recently named a finalist in the Anthem Awards in Education Art & Culture! The immigrant stories and recip…
  Sheridan at United We Dream Action · [email protected]
December 19, 2023 at 6:54 PM

My immigration status interfered with my dreams

Our immigration system is designed to keep people living in the shadows. Team, Growing up in Texas, my dream was to work in the film industry. I always loved movies, and I spent my high school years doing plays, musicals, and video production. I dreamed of studying theate…
  Sheridan at United We Dream Action · [email protected]
December 19, 2023 at 6:53 PM

My immigration status interfered with my dreams

Our immigration system is designed to keep people living in the shadows. Team, Growing up in Texas, my dream was to work in the film industry. I always loved movies, and I spent my high school years doing plays, musicals, and video production. I dreamed of studying theate…
  Sheridan at United We Dream Action · [email protected]
December 19, 2023 at 6:51 PM

My immigration status interfered with my dreams

Our immigration system is designed to keep people living in the shadows. Team, Growing up in Texas, my dream was to work in the film industry. I always loved movies, and I spent my high school years doing plays, musicals, and video production. I dreamed of studying theate…
  Martha at United We Dream Action · [email protected]
December 16, 2023 at 4:57 PM

Everyone has a role to play

I’ve seen firsthand how organizations like United We Dream Action can make a difference in the lives of immigrants like me. Team, I was first introduced to United We Dream Action’s work when I was trying to understand my rights as a DACA recipient. I didn’t know what I co…
  Martha at United We Dream Action · [email protected]
December 16, 2023 at 4:55 PM

Everyone has a role to play

I’ve seen firsthand how organizations like United We Dream Action can make a difference in the lives of immigrants like me. Team, I was first introduced to United We Dream Action’s work when I was trying to understand my rights as a DACA recipient. I didn’t know what I co…
  Martha at United We Dream Action · [email protected]
December 16, 2023 at 4:50 PM

Everyone has a role to play

I’ve seen firsthand how organizations like United We Dream Action can make a difference in the lives of immigrants like me. Team, I was first introduced to United We Dream Action’s work when I was trying to understand my rights as a DACA recipient. I didn’t know what I co…
  Carolina at United We Dream Action · [email protected]
December 14, 2023 at 5:50 PM

DACA is not enough to make me feel safe

Today I wanted to share a more personal story. Hi friend — Carolina here. You’ve probably seen my name in your inbox before, with updates on DACA and the work we’re doing, but today, I wanted to share a more personal story. I was born in Brazil but moved to the United St…
  Carolina at United We Dream Action · [email protected]
December 14, 2023 at 5:50 PM

DACA is not enough to make me feel safe

Today I wanted to share a more personal story. Hi friend — Carolina here. You’ve probably seen my name in your inbox before, with updates on DACA and the work we’re doing, but today, I wanted to share a more personal story. I was born in Brazil but moved to the United St…
  Carolina at United We Dream Action · [email protected]
December 14, 2023 at 5:49 PM

DACA is not enough to make me feel safe

Today I wanted to share a more personal story. Hi friend — Carolina here. You’ve probably seen my name in your inbox before, with updates on DACA and the work we’re doing, but today, I wanted to share a more personal story. I was born in Brazil but moved to the United St…
  Juliana, United We Dream · [email protected]
December 13, 2023 at 10:26 PM

Tell : Asylum is a human right, not a political bargaining chip.

Can you take a minute to urge your Senator to reject anti-immigrant policy changes in supplemental funding negotiations? Friend, is playing trading card games with our human right to asylum. 😤 Here’s the breakdown: Congress is trying to pass an already harmful supplemental b…
  Juliana, United We Dream · [email protected]
December 13, 2023 at 10:25 PM

Tell Senator Bob Casey and Senator John Fetterman: Asylum is a human right, not a political bargaining chip.

Can you take a minute to urge your Senator to reject anti-immigrant policy changes in supplemental funding negotiations? Friend, Senator Bob Casey and Senator John Fetterman are playing trading card games with our human right to asylum. 😤 Here’s the breakdown: Congress is tr…
  Juliana, United We Dream · [email protected]
December 13, 2023 at 10:23 PM

Tell : Asylum is a human right, not a political bargaining chip.

Can you take a minute to urge your Senator to reject anti-immigrant policy changes in supplemental funding negotiations? Friend, is playing trading card games with our human right to asylum. 😤 Here’s the breakdown: Congress is trying to pass an already harmful supplemental b…
  JuanJo at United We Dream Action · [email protected]
December 11, 2023 at 6:42 PM

I’m tired of instability and uncertainty

DACA recipients like me are demanding action now. Friend, I’m tired of the instability that comes with temporary protections. DACA recipients like myself find ourselves in a constant state of uncertainty. Our work permits and protections from deportation have always been …
  JuanJo at United We Dream Action · [email protected]
December 11, 2023 at 6:37 PM

I’m tired of instability and uncertainty

DACA recipients like me are demanding action now. Friend, I’m tired of the instability that comes with temporary protections. DACA recipients like myself find ourselves in a constant state of uncertainty. Our work permits and protections from deportation have always been …
  JuanJo at United We Dream Action · [email protected]
December 11, 2023 at 6:32 PM

I’m tired of instability and uncertainty

DACA recipients like me are demanding action now. Friend, I’m tired of the instability that comes with temporary protections. DACA recipients like myself find ourselves in a constant state of uncertainty. Our work permits and protections from deportation have always been …
  Katia at United We Dream Action · [email protected]
December 8, 2023 at 3:10 PM

This is life while undocumented

I live under the constant fear of detention or deportation to a country I’ve never been to. Hi friend — Being an undocumented student means that I have fewer opportunities than my peers. It’s harder for me to access financial aid, or health insurance, find a part time job…
  Katia at United We Dream Action · [email protected]
December 8, 2023 at 3:09 PM

This is life while undocumented

I live under the constant fear of detention or deportation to a country I’ve never been to. Hi friend — Being an undocumented student means that I have fewer opportunities than my peers. It’s harder for me to access financial aid, or health insurance, find a part time job…
  Katia at United We Dream Action · [email protected]
December 8, 2023 at 3:02 PM

This is life while undocumented

I live under the constant fear of detention or deportation to a country I’ve never been to. Hi friend — Being an undocumented student means that I have fewer opportunities than my peers. It’s harder for me to access financial aid, or health insurance, find a part time job…
  Bruna at United We Dream Action · [email protected]
December 6, 2023 at 8:05 PM

I remember exactly where I was when DACA was announced

When my son is old enough, I'm hopeful that I'll be telling him how we won citizenship for millions. Team — I remember exactly where I was when DACA was first announced over 11 years ago: I was walking through a museum with my mom and sister in Washington, DC when we got t…
  Bruna at United We Dream Action · [email protected]
December 6, 2023 at 8:04 PM

I remember exactly where I was when DACA was announced

When my son is old enough, I'm hopeful that I'll be telling him how we won citizenship for millions. Team — I remember exactly where I was when DACA was first announced over 11 years ago: I was walking through a museum with my mom and sister in Washington, DC when we got t…
  Bruna at United We Dream Action · [email protected]
December 6, 2023 at 8:04 PM

I remember exactly where I was when DACA was announced

When my son is old enough, I'm hopeful that I'll be telling him how we won citizenship for millions. Team — I remember exactly where I was when DACA was first announced over 11 years ago: I was walking through a museum with my mom and sister in Washington, DC when we got t…
  Yazmin at United We Dream Action · [email protected]
November 30, 2023 at 7:27 PM

My DACA status was approved — but my father’s wasn’t

Team, In June 2021, I was approved for DACA for the very first time — I felt like I won the golden ticket. What should have been relief and celebration turned to fear and anger just a month later, when Judge Hanen ruled against DACA and shut down the program for new appli…
  Yazmin at United We Dream Action · [email protected]
November 30, 2023 at 7:27 PM

My DACA status was approved — but my father’s wasn’t

Team, In June 2021, I was approved for DACA for the very first time — I felt like I won the golden ticket. What should have been relief and celebration turned to fear and anger just a month later, when Judge Hanen ruled against DACA and shut down the program for new appli…
  Yazmin at United We Dream Action · [email protected]
November 30, 2023 at 5:24 PM

What I told VP Harris

Team, In June 2021, I was approved for DACA for the very first time — I felt like I won the golden ticket. What should have been relief and celebration turned to fear and anger just a month later, when Judge Hanen ruled against DACA and shut down the program for new appli…
  Mari at United We Dream Action · [email protected]
November 29, 2023 at 5:11 PM

DACA left my sister behind

DACA was never enough — it left my sister out. Friend, DACA is never going to be enough. Not for the millions who never got to apply, and not for the millions more who were never eligible, like my little sister. Immigrant youth are living in limbo — either living with tem…
  Mari at United We Dream Action · [email protected]
November 29, 2023 at 5:11 PM

DACA left my sister behind

DACA was never enough — it left my sister out. Friend, DACA is never going to be enough. Not for the millions who never got to apply, and not for the millions more who were never eligible, like my little sister. Immigrant youth are living in limbo — either living with tem…
  Mari at United We Dream Action · [email protected]
November 29, 2023 at 5:10 PM

DACA left my sister behind

DACA was never enough — it left my sister out. Friend, DACA is never going to be enough. Not for the millions who never got to apply, and not for the millions more who were never eligible, like my little sister. Immigrant youth are living in limbo — either living with tem…
  Juanita at United We Dream · [email protected]
November 28, 2023 at 3:26 PM

Check out this letter from a DACA recipient we were able to help:

We help DACA recipients keep their protections by covering the $495 renewal fee. Friend — it’s Giving Tuesday! Today is dedicated to charitable giving, and we’re hoping you’ll consider chipping in to our DACA Renewal Fund! 100% of your tax-deductible donation will go towa…
  Juanita at United We Dream · [email protected]
November 28, 2023 at 3:26 PM

Check out this letter from a DACA recipient we were able to help:

We help DACA recipients keep their protections by covering the $495 renewal fee. Friend — it’s Giving Tuesday! Today is dedicated to charitable giving, and we’re hoping you’ll consider chipping in to our DACA Renewal Fund! 100% of your tax-deductible donation will go towa…
  Juanita at United We Dream · [email protected]
November 28, 2023 at 2:27 PM

Help cover renewal fees for DACA recipients

We help DACA recipients keep their protections by covering the $495 renewal fee. Friend — it’s Giving Tuesday! Today is dedicated to charitable giving, and we’re hoping you’ll consider chipping in to our DACA Renewal Fund! 100% of your tax-deductible donation will go towa…
  Cynthia, United We Dream · [email protected]
November 27, 2023 at 10:38 PM

Immigrant youth 🤝 #FreePalestine

🇵🇸 Here’s how you can take action with us: Friend, Join immigrant youth and allies from across the country tomorrow as we take action to demand Congress deliver a ceasefire in Gaza! Tomorrow - Tuesday, November 28 at 2 PM ET - we’re hosting an “Immigrant Youth for Palestine” Po…
  Cynthia, United We Dream · [email protected]
November 27, 2023 at 10:38 PM

Immigrant youth 🤝 #FreePalestine

🇵🇸 Here’s how you can take action with us: Friend, Join immigrant youth and allies from across the country tomorrow as we take action to demand Congress deliver a ceasefire in Gaza! Tomorrow - Tuesday, November 28 at 2 PM ET - we’re hosting an “Immigrant Youth for Palestine” Po…
  Cynthia, United We Dream · [email protected]
November 27, 2023 at 10:37 PM

Immigrant youth 🤝 #FreePalestine

🇵🇸 Here’s how you can take action with us: Friend, Join immigrant youth and allies from across the country tomorrow as we take action to demand Congress deliver a ceasefire in Gaza! Tomorrow - Tuesday, November 28 at 2 PM ET - we’re hosting an “Immigrant Youth for Palestine” Po…
  Carolina at United We Dream Action · [email protected]
November 22, 2023 at 3:57 PM

DACA is likely headed to the Supreme Court... again 🥴

We’ve been here before. Friend, DACA is likely headed back to the Supreme Court… for the second time. 🥴 Two months ago, Judge Hanen doubled down on his decision against DACA. New applications will still not be accepted, and now the case will likely go all the way to the Sup…
  Carolina at United We Dream Action · [email protected]
November 22, 2023 at 3:52 PM

DACA is likely headed to the Supreme Court... again 🥴

We’ve been here before. Friend, DACA is likely headed back to the Supreme Court… for the second time. 🥴 Two months ago, Judge Hanen doubled down on his decision against DACA. New applications will still not be accepted, and now the case will likely go all the way to the Sup…
  Carolina at United We Dream Action · [email protected]
November 22, 2023 at 3:51 PM

DACA is likely headed to the Supreme Court... again 🥴

We’ve been here before. Friend, DACA is likely headed back to the Supreme Court… for the second time. 🥴 Two months ago, Judge Hanen doubled down on his decision against DACA. New applications will still not be accepted, and now the case will likely go all the way to the Sup…
  Juanita at United We Dream Action · [email protected]
November 20, 2023 at 10:40 PM

NO new funding for ICE and CBP

We have to keep up pressure on Congress to defund hate: Friend, last week Congress averted a government shutdown by passing a bipartisan short-term spending bill — that contained NO new funding for ICE or CBP! United We Dream Action has been organizing with allied organizatio…
  Juanita at United We Dream Action · [email protected]
November 20, 2023 at 10:38 PM

NO new funding for ICE and CBP

We have to keep up pressure on Congress to defund hate: Friend, last week Congress averted a government shutdown by passing a bipartisan short-term spending bill — that contained NO new funding for ICE or CBP! United We Dream Action has been organizing with allied organizatio…
  Juanita at United We Dream Action · [email protected]
November 20, 2023 at 10:35 PM

NO new funding for ICE and CBP

We have to keep up pressure on Congress to defund hate: Friend, last week Congress averted a government shutdown by passing a bipartisan short-term spending bill — that contained NO new funding for ICE or CBP! United We Dream Action has been organizing with allied organizatio…
  Carolina at United We Dream Action · [email protected]
November 18, 2023 at 4:09 PM

DACA by the numbers

I’ll break it down: Friend, let me share a few numbers: 66. That’s how many days it’s been since Judge Hanen’s most recent decision against DACA. As a result, that’s also the number of days Congress and President Biden have left DACA recipients and undocumented youth waiting …
  Carolina at United We Dream Action · [email protected]
November 18, 2023 at 4:06 PM

DACA by the numbers

I’ll break it down: Friend, let me share a few numbers: 66. That’s how many days it’s been since Judge Hanen’s most recent decision against DACA. As a result, that’s also the number of days Congress and President Biden have left DACA recipients and undocumented youth waiting …
  Carolina at United We Dream Action · [email protected]
November 18, 2023 at 4:06 PM

DACA by the numbers

I’ll break it down: Friend, let me share a few numbers: 66. That’s how many days it’s been since Judge Hanen’s most recent decision against DACA. As a result, that’s also the number of days Congress and President Biden have left DACA recipients and undocumented youth waiting …
  Cynthia, United We Dream · [email protected]
November 17, 2023 at 9:11 PM

🇵🇸Take Action! Immigrant youth demand a ceasefire in Gaza!

Demand Congress supports a #CeaseFireNow! Friend, Red, white, black, and green; the colors of the Palestinian flag and also watermelon - a creative symbol of the Palestinian resistance to Israeli occupation for years. When the people of Palestine were censored and forbidden fro…
  Cynthia, United We Dream · [email protected]
November 17, 2023 at 9:11 PM

🇵🇸Take Action! Immigrant youth demand a ceasefire in Gaza!

Demand Congress supports a #CeaseFireNow! Friend, Red, white, black, and green; the colors of the Palestinian flag and also watermelon - a creative symbol of the Palestinian resistance to Israeli occupation for years. When the people of Palestine were censored and forbidden fro…
  Cynthia, United We Dream · [email protected]
November 17, 2023 at 9:08 PM

🇵🇸Take Action! Immigrant youth demand a ceasefire in Gaza!

Demand Congress supports a #CeaseFireNow! Friend, Red, white, black, and green; the colors of the Palestinian flag and also watermelon - a creative symbol of the Palestinian resistance to Israeli occupation for years. When the people of Palestine were censored and forbidden fro…
  JuanJo at United We Dream Action · [email protected]
November 15, 2023 at 7:01 PM

A 10-year minimum sentence for helping immigrants in Texas

Republicans in Texas are hellbent on demonizing migrants and denying human rights. Team, Last week, the Texas legislature wrapped up their third special session by passing a bill that mandates a 10-year minimum sentence for anyone found providing transportation to an undocum…