06/17/2026
14 years ago, Lalo marched for DACA. Today, he’s almost 40, with a family — still in limbo. Still can’t plan his life more than two years at a time. Still missed his daughter’s award ceremony because traveling isn’t safe.
The GOP just passed $70M for ICE and CBP instead of working on humane immigration policies that offer stability and safety.
He isn’t giving up.
“I’d rather live fighting for something,” said Lalo, reflecting what dreamers live with every day, but they deserve much more.
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