LatinaLista — Across the country yesterday, the sight of hundreds, and in some areas, thousands of young people waiting patiently in line would make most passers-by think that a new Apple product had been released or the latest action-packed film was debuting.
(Photo: Francine Orr | MCT)
Either assumption would have been wrong.
All these young people were standing in line for something much more important — literally the fate of their future. From Chicago to San Antonio, Los Angeles to Miami, undocumented young people who qualify for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program issued by President Obama exhibited patience and grace, if not also a little nervousness, in hoping that this directive will enable them to lead normal lives.
It was an important day and, as such, Latina Lista has rounded up the coverage in photos, videos and articles on how the day went for so many young people who want to start the school year on equal footing as their classmates.
Chicago: Dream Relief workshop draws thousands
Denver: Young illegal immigrants hurry to apply for deferment program
Los Angeles: Undocumented youths seek permits: ‘I think it gives hope’
Las Vegas: Hope replaces deportation fears for undocumented immigrants
Miami: Undocumented DREAMers apply for “deferred action” immigration status
San Antonio: Caution urged in seeking ‘Dream Act’ permits
San Francisco: Young Immigrants Work Rights Program Begins
CNN: Undocumented immigrants line up for relief from deportation
NJ Sen. Robert Menendez tweets a twitpic of NJ student turnout
Congressional Hispanic Caucus: Several members speak out on Deferred Action applications
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Alma E. Catalán
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