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Univision - Astrid Silva: I stand with Hillary because she stands with immigrant families
http://www.univision.com/noticias/opinion/astrid-silva-i-stand-with-hillary-because-she-stands-with-immigrant-familiesUnivision.com publicado: feb 03, 2016 9:28 AM
By Astrid Silva, DREAMer from Nevada and inmigration activist
For most Americans, turning sixteen and getting their driver’s license is a rite of passage. For me, turning sixteen was a reality check. I was undocumented and beginning to fully understand that I would not have the same opportunities as my peers. Not only would I not be able to drive down Las Vegas Boulevard with friends, but I wouldn’t be able to attend college with my classmates. It was as if my world was becoming smaller with each day.
But instead of giving up, I decided to take action. Since then, I have I benefited from DACA, which has allowed me to come out of the shadows and work on behalf of others who continue to live in fear of deportation. My work has allowed me to share my story with some of the country’s most influential people.
Less than a month after Hillary Clinton announced her candidacy for president, her campaign reached out to me and said that she wanted to hear directly from DREAMers about our lives and experiences. So, in the library of Rancho High School in Las Vegas, Hillary listened to us, asked us questions and took notes.
She made a commitment to us that, as President, she would fight for immigration reform with a clear path to citizenship, and if Republicans were unwilling to move, she would defend, implement and renew President Obama’s executive actions and would go further to keep more families together.
By Astrid Silva, DREAMer from Nevada and inmigration activist
For most Americans, turning sixteen and getting their driver’s license is a rite of passage. For me, turning sixteen was a reality check. I was undocumented and beginning to fully understand that I would not have the same opportunities as my peers. Not only would I not be able to drive down Las Vegas Boulevard with friends, but I wouldn’t be able to attend college with my classmates. It was as if my world was becoming smaller with each day.
But instead of giving up, I decided to take action. Since then, I have I benefited from DACA, which has allowed me to come out of the shadows and work on behalf of others who continue to live in fear of deportation. My work has allowed me to share my story with some of the country’s most influential people.
Less than a month after Hillary Clinton announced her candidacy for president, her campaign reached out to me and said that she wanted to hear directly from DREAMers about our lives and experiences. So, in the library of Rancho High School in Las Vegas, Hillary listened to us, asked us questions and took notes.
She made a commitment to us that, as President, she would fight for immigration reform with a clear path to citizenship, and if Republicans were unwilling to move, she would defend, implement and renew President Obama’s executive actions and would go further to keep more families together.
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