Halt the Deportation of Walter Lara
UPDATE: After 48 hours of intense activism by Congressional Leaders, bloggers, and thousands of grassroots activists who made calls and sent letters on Walter Lara's behalf, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) moved to defer 23 year old Lara's scheduled deportation back on year until July 3, 2010. In response to DHS's deferment, Walter Lara issued the following statement. Click here to read.
Walter Lara is a 23 year-old honor student facing deportation on July 6, 2009. Walter’s family immigrated from Argentina when he was three years old. Having no recollection of his entry into this country, Walter was raised as an American with no knowledge of his immigration status. He has only known life as an American, and proudly declares that “the United States is my home.”
Learn More:
Walter’s Biography: Download a brief bio to learn more about Walter Lara’s storyIn the News: A collection of links to online petitions, local and national news stories, and blog entries about Walter’s situation
H.R. 3111: Congresswoman Corrine Brown (D-FL) introduced a "personal bill" to halt Walter's deportation.
DREAM Act: This fact sheet details legislation that if passed by Congress would help thousands of American young people like Walter Lara.
Letters of Support:
Letter from Senator Bill Nelson: Addressed to The Honorable John T. Morton of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, requesting that Walter's deportation be deferred
Letter from Representative Corrine Brown: Urging the Honorable John T. Morton of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement to defer Walter's deportation
Letter from First Focus President Bruce Lesley: Addressed to President Barack Obama and the Honorable Janet Napolitano urging them to intervene on Walter's case
Letter from Leading Advocacy Groups: Addressed to The Honorable John T. Morton and signed by a group of organizations, urging deferred action on Walter's case.
Letters From the Public: Review a collection of letters in support of Walter
Show your Support:
Call the Department of Homeland Security: Call Sec. Napolitano and ask her to review Walter's case and defer action on his deportation.
Co-Sign Senator Nelson's Letter: On Thursday the letter with your co-signature will be delivered to the Department of Homeland Security.
Sign the Petition: Keep Walter's Dream Alive: Halt All Deportations of DREAMers!
Find Walter Online:
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