On May 4th, 2022, the Texas Governor, Gregg Abbot, said on a radio show that he would challenge the Plyler V. Doe Supreme Court case which was ruled in 1982. Plyler V. Doe case granted undocumented children access to a K-12 public education in the United States.
Read MoreDarian's original college plan was to attend Barrett Honors College at Arizona State University. But because of a 2006 law in Arizona, he's not eligible for in-state tuition or public scholarships. So now he's going to Harvard because it is a more affordable option for Darian and his family.
Read MoreWe are devastated that immigration was not included as part of the budget. DACA remains in legal limbo as Federal courts decide its faith. This means that Dreamers are at risk of losing everything and facing potential deportation.
Read MoreOn Friday, July 16, 2021 Texas Federal Judge Hanen put on hold the DACA program, DHS may accept new DACA applications but it cannot approve new DACA applications. Judge Hanen has put the lives of thousands of Dreamers on hold. As of now, DACA Renewals will still be accepted and processed due to the injunctions from Batalla Vidal, which enables USCIS to accept and adjudicate a DACA application by anyone who has previously been accepted into the DACA program.
Read MoreOn June 15, 2021. The Senate Judiciary Committee began oral hearings over H.R.6 Dream & Promise Act. H.R.6 would allow nearly 650,000 Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients, as well as the 1.6 million eligible undocumented youth brought to America as children, a pathway to citizenship in the U.S.
Read MorePhoenix, AZ - On May 5th, 2021, the Arizona House of Representatives moved forward with SCR1044 (32-29 vote count). SCR1044 will provide in-state tuition to all students who graduate from a high school in Arizona, regardless of immigration status.
Read MoreWith the support of the community, ALIENTO helped 443 families who lost their jobs, had reduced hours/income, were behind in their rent, utilities and struggled with food. These families are facing really hard times economically and mentally due to the pandemic.
Read MoreHey everyone, my name is Angel Palazuelos, I am eighteen years of age, and I am a graduating senior at Metro Tech High School. I was born in Culiacan Sinaloa, Mexico, and immigrated to Phoenix, Arizona, at the age of four.
Read MoreThis morning, the United States’ Supreme Court announced their decision on the DACA case. By a margin of 5-4 the Supreme Court decided that President Trump did not follow the Administration Procedures Act, thereby keeping the program alive.
Read MoreDreamers, community leaders, allies and attorneys will gather today outside of the ICE field office after the Supreme Court decided to side with the Trump administration to end the popular DACA program for a press conference urging Congress to provide a pathway for citizenship prior to ICE starting to deport dreamers.
Read MoreMy name is Angelica Pacheco and I am a DACA recipient from Chihuahua, Mexico. I am a 19 year old studying for my Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Mesa Community College.
Read MoreToday, we at Aliento are announcing the Relief Fund for Mixed-Status Families in AZ!
In an effort to provide relief and support to mixed-status families, we are raising $25,000 to cover costs of rent + utilities of those in need who were left out from the stimulus package. $25,000 will enable us to help up to 50 families with $500 support checks for rent and/or utilities.
Read MoreEducation Leaders of Color (EdLoC) announced that Reyna Montoya, Founder and CEO of Aliento, is one of six Boulder Fund grantees this year.
Read MoreWith this decision, the Supreme Court is allowing the Trump administration more power to deny visas or green cards to applicants coming from low income.
Read MoreOn Friday, Reyna Montoya was awarded the Young Professional award by the Greater Phoenix Chamber at the Athena Awards 2019!
Read MoreMy name is Angel Palazuelos. I am a first generation student from a single mother household. I am a senior at Metro Tech High School. My dream is to become a Mechanical Engineer. I came to the United States when I six years with my mother and older brother.
Read MorePhoenix, Arizona – Aliento issued the following statement today on the filing of an amicus brief in [CASE NAME], urging the Supreme Court to stand in support of DACA recipients:
Read MoreOur Education & Advocacy Director, Jose Patino, is part of the task force, representing us here at Aliento to share insights from the DACA and mixed status families community!
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