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FWD.us Statement on Judge Hanen’s Ruling Against DACA
WASHINGTON, DC – FWD.us President Todd Schulte and DACA recipients on FWD.us staff issued…
FWD.us Statement on DACA’s 11th Anniversary
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, FWD.us President Todd Schulte and DACA recipients on …
FWD.us Statement on the Biden Administration’s Decision To Pursue Very Limited TPS…
WASHINGTON, DC – FWD.us President Todd Schulte issued the following statement on the Biden…
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WASHINGTON, DC – FWD.us President Todd Schulte issued the following statement today following House…
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Houser Family
In Mississippi, first-time drug possession can land you in prison for 20 years. Stealing tools from a garage can result in 25 years behind bars. The Houser family, like many others in Mississippi, are missing a loved one today because of the state’s excessive habitual…
In Mississippi, first-time drug possession can land you in prison for 20 years. Stealing tools from a garage can result in 25 years behind bars.…
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Esmeralda
Esmeralda came to the United States when she was 2 years old and has lived in the U.S. all her life. Her fiancé, Michael, is in the military and preparing for a deployment in 2018.
Esmeralda came to the United States when she was 2 years old and has lived in the U.S. all her life. Her fiancé, Michael, is…
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Gloria O.
Gloria is the first undocumented student to graduate law school in Virginia. She's also a DACA recipient. She traveled to D.C. to advocate for a bipartisan legislative pathway for Dreamers.
Gloria is the first undocumented student to graduate law school in Virginia. She's also a DACA recipient. She traveled to D.C. to advocate for a…
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Juanita Peralta
Juanita, a mother of six, was recently serving a 15-year sentence for drug possession. On December 5th, 2018, Gov. Mary Fallin granted commutations to 21 applicants — including Juanita — through a campaign led by Oklahomans for Criminal Justice Reform (OCJR).
Juanita, a mother of six, was recently serving a 15-year sentence for drug possession. On December 5th, 2018, Gov. Mary Fallin granted commutations to 21…
See Juanita's Story“Let’s give everyone the freedom to pursue their purpose — not only because it’s the right thing to do, but because when more people can turn their dreams into something great, we’re all better for it.”
