Free Pedro Guzman

The Issue

Detained since September of 2009, Pedro Guzman is eligible for relief under NACARA (the Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act, which provides protection to certain nationals who arrived in this country fleeing persecution prior to 1990), but has been systematically denied the protection awarded to him by law.

Pedro's story is a tangled-up web of unfortunate bureaucratic mistakes and faulty processes — so much so it's almost hard to follow. Imagine how Pedro and his family feel. A man like Pedro, who qualifies for protection under law, deserves to stay. Help Pedro and his family by sending this message to the Department of Homeland Security.

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L MPetition StarterI live in my native Bay Area where I am a writer, educator and immigrant rights advocate. I currently work for Refugee Transitions and the Oakland Unified School District, supporting newcomer youth and parents to access the educational services they need during their transition to life in the U.S. I have also worked with immigrant and other vulnerable populations in Uganda and El Salvador. I am studying creative writing at Vermont College of Fine Arts and believe in writing as a tool for learning, healing, growth and social change.
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The Issue

Detained since September of 2009, Pedro Guzman is eligible for relief under NACARA (the Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act, which provides protection to certain nationals who arrived in this country fleeing persecution prior to 1990), but has been systematically denied the protection awarded to him by law.

Pedro's story is a tangled-up web of unfortunate bureaucratic mistakes and faulty processes — so much so it's almost hard to follow. Imagine how Pedro and his family feel. A man like Pedro, who qualifies for protection under law, deserves to stay. Help Pedro and his family by sending this message to the Department of Homeland Security.

avatar of the starter
L MPetition StarterI live in my native Bay Area where I am a writer, educator and immigrant rights advocate. I currently work for Refugee Transitions and the Oakland Unified School District, supporting newcomer youth and parents to access the educational services they need during their transition to life in the U.S. I have also worked with immigrant and other vulnerable populations in Uganda and El Salvador. I am studying creative writing at Vermont College of Fine Arts and believe in writing as a tool for learning, healing, growth and social change.
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The Decision Makers

Assistant Secretary John Morton
Assistant Secretary John Morton
Assistant Secretary of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
Secretary Janet Napolitano
Secretary Janet Napolitano
Secretary of Homeland Security

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Petition created on September 21, 2010