Fredy Avellaneda is a DREAM Act student eagerly awaiting the opportunity to accomplish his education and career goals.

Fredy was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) authorities while en-route to work. He was immediately arrested and sent to a detention center where he is currently being held.

Fredy is a remarkable and intelligent person. He was a member of Pahokee High School's Honor Society and graduated in the top 20 percent of his class. He was also the Youth Group coordinator and co-leader of a soccer team at St. Mary's Catholic Church. He has participated as a mentor with the sole intention of lending a hand and maintaining teens away from drugs and negative peer pressure.

Despite his community service and his good grades, Fredy is facing deportation proceedings.

PLEASE halt deportation proceedings!!! Provide Fredy the opportunity to accomplish his dream -- live a successful life!