Category: I am a DREAMer

  • ‘Tis, The Season To, Deliver A Pathway To Citizenship: Make the Road Nevada Goes to Washington D.C.

    Make the Road Nevada staff and members visited Washington D.C. Dec. 6 through Dec. 8 to attend the We Can’t-Wait march, press conferences, and meet with Nevada Senators—all to demand the Senate to include a pathway to citizenship in the Build Back Better Act.  Rico Ocampo, our Immigrant Justice Organizer, and Crystal Lugo, our digital…

  • I am a DREAMer: Lalo

    I am a DREAMer: Lalo

    LaLo learned at an early age what it meant to be an undocumented immigrant. He was brought to the United States at the age of 2 and was fortunate enough to receive DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) at the age of 25. He is now the political director for Make the Road NV and…

  • I am a DREAMer: Karla

    I am a DREAMer: Karla

    Karla was brought to the United States at the age of 1 and a half years old. As a DREAMer she has been able to work, pay for school, and live the American Dream with her family. Now with the future of DACA being uncertain, she is determined to fight against family separation. Her message…

  • I am a DREAMer: Miriam

    I am a DREAMer: Miriam

    Miriam is the first DREAMer featured in our “I am a DREAMer” series! She is 22 years old and was brought to the United States at the age of 8. As a Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient, she has managed to make a life for herself and her family with no direct path…