Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) opened doors for me that had been locked for a long time. It gave me and 800,000 other Dreamers a two-year work permit, a social security number, relief from the threat of deportation and the opportunity to get a driver’s license. With all that, it also opened the door […]
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On ICE
Her perfect English put mine to shame. So did her mastery of a smartphone. She is a straight-A fifth-grade student. She’s also under order of removal by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). We met in the parking lot of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services building because immigration allies have discovered that having a […]
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Deported and detained — a Norman family’s encounter with immigration officials results in his removal to Mexico.
Deported and detained — a Norman family’s encounter with immigration officials results in his removal to Mexico.
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The fight for permanent legal status will take Dreamers and their allies to Oklahoma’s Congressional delegation
The fight for permanent legal status will take Dreamers and their allies to Oklahoma’s Congressional delegation. Efforts are already underway.
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Local groups react to recent executive orders
Groups continue to promote diversity, unity and progress in the face of the recent political and community climate.
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Local leaders call for immigration law changes
Immigrants trying to become U.S. citizens face unknown hurdles that take years and thousands of dollars to cross.
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DACA grants give opportunity to local students
DACA grants allow two Oklahoma students to continue their education without fear of deportation.
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American DREAM
Judith Huerta and Fredy Valenzia Photo: Mark Hancock The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program offers a two-year deferment of deportation proceedings to undocumented immigrants. Qualified applicants must have entered the country as children, stayed out of major legal trouble and received at least a GED or be currently enrolled as students, among other requirements. […]