I've been living in the United States for several years, and during this time, I've come to see the immigrant community as my extended family. We contribute, we work hard, and we aspire to become great members of this great nation. However, the constant fear of deportation for those without a green card is a looming shadow that looms over many of us, including myself. This is not just a story or a headline; it’s personal, affecting real lives and real dreams. We have families, and we're all people too.

By signing this petition, you are saying that you believe in a fair and just system that recognizes the humanity in every person, no matter where they were born. We begged lawmakers to reconsider the current laws on deportation and to move towards a system that acknowledges the vital role that immigrants play in the U.S. Please join me in this important plea for change by signing and sharing this petition.