Victory, Marlen Moreno’s Deportation Deferred!!

August 6, 2010 in News Article by Mohammad

Marlen, Undocumented Arizona Immigrant’s Deportation Deferred

Marlen turns attention to federal legislation, the DREAM Act

Tucson, Arizona. Yesterday, August 5th, Marlen Moreno was granted deferred action for one year. She was scheduled to be deported on August 8th, but after a campaign initiated by DREAM Act activists, hundreds of phone calls, over 6,000 faxes, and a sign-on letter supported by over 50 national and local organizations, she was given the opportunity to stay in the country for another year.

Marlen’s fight to remain in this country began on Monday, August 2nd, with an effort led by undocumented youth and allies from a number of organizations — DreamActivist.org, Arizona Dream Act Coalition, Immigrant Youth Justice League, New York State Youth Leadership Council and America’s Voice. The ask was simple, let Marlen, a mother of two u.s. citizen children and husband whom is a legal resident, remain in the united states. Keep her family united.

“We all truly appreciate this decision by ICE. I congratulate Janet Napolitano for making the right decision to keep this young family together. This is wonderful news for Marlen and her family and it demonstrates a further need for ICE to stop the removal of all DREAM Act eligible individuals,” stated Mo Goldman, one of Marlen Moreno’s attorneys.

A gathering today will take place in Tucson to celebrate this win, in addition to thank those who stepped up to support including many elected officials and candidates, including Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL), Harry Reid (D-NV), and Chuck Schumer (D-NY)), and Congressmen Luis Gutierrez (D-IL), Raul Grijalva (D-AZ), and Howard Berman (D-CA). U.S. Senate Candidate Randy Parraz (D-AZ) also voiced strong support for Marlen.

Marlen, with her two sons in hand, said: “I appreciate each and every person who helped me and offered their support, everybody who put their dedication and effort to make this possible. I wish that this were also possible for others who find themselves in a situation similar to mine. I hope to be able to help and involve myself with everybody and all the to fight for the DREAM Act.”

Like the 65,000 undocumented youth who graduate each year from highschool, Marlen, would qualify for the DREAM Act, a narrowly tailored piece of federal legislation making its way through the U.S. Senate (S.729). The bill would allow for undocumented youth to fix their legal status upon completion of two years of military service or two years of college. The DREAM Act currently has 40 co-sponsors in the senate and 126 in the house. Organizers urge continued action on the DREAM Act.

“We must keep in mind that Marlen has been granted deferred action for only one year. Passage of the DREAM Act would give her the best chance of staying with her family and pursuing her dream of becoming a teacher.” stated Dulce Matuz, Arizona Dream Act Coalition

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For more information about the press conference and rally, please contact Rigo Padilla media@thedreamiscoming.com or at his cell phone 773-614-9668

http://www.dreamactivist.org

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Anonymous

This goes to show how idiotic ICE leaders are!
This parasite Marlen Moreno should have been deported but then Janet Napolitano wants to play the nice guy and thumb her nose at American citizens and
gives this lawbreaker another reason to break our laws.
Janet you were worthless as a Governor (Probably why she was chosen by Nobama) and you are just
as worthless as Secretary of Homeland Security!
Garyrose

YES IF ITS LETTING ANN ILLEGAL INTO AMERICA? OUR CURRENT ADMINISTRTION WILL MAKE IT HAPPEN. KEEPING THEM OUT SECUREING THE BORDER OUT.NVER HAPPEN? AGAIN WHY IS THIS? JUST A LEGAL AMERICAN>>>>THINK ABOUT IT>>>>>
Sovereign

She can celebrate now, Americans will celebrate in November when that open border traitor Barack Obama is neutered and then a follow up party when this illegal alien with the rest of her illegal alien buddies is deported later.
Tahvi Temp

Isn’t “undocumented” a euphemism for “iillegal”? Why should anyone support someone who has broken laws? My wife came here legally from Russia. Time to stop the flow of illegals.
June

No Dream Act, no legalization, no amnesty, no citizenship, no ILLEGALS! I’ve had it. They are criminals one and all. Even if it’s a misdemeanor to “break and enter,” as soon as they give false papers, stolen IDs, and fake names, it turns into a felony. We need to demand that every measure be taken to rid this country of illegals. Mexico and the othe offending nations need to take care of their own instead of sending them to us. Our government is implicit in aiding and abetting. Let’s make sure in November to get rid of those who want the votes and cheap labor. Who do they think did these jobs before the invasion!
Cuarzo174

Your probably bought your wife in Russia and that is why she came Legally……..jaja jerk off
Edharris1966

This Dream Act or more likely the “Nightmare Act” needs to end immediately, illegal invaders out DEPORT all of them now Si se pude te Deportivo! YES WE CAN DEPORT THEM ALL NOW!
ROGERESCAL

Are you talking about Sportmanship ( Deportivo or connected to Sports) or Deportation ( Deportar or exiliar ) I recommend you to use a Bilingual Dictionary if You are interested in translatio. It is very useful trust me!!
Cuarzo174

i just got my deferred action by ICE today , Thanks America we love you!
and theeeeee laaaaaaaaaanddd of the FREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Tucson Neighbor

Justice and common sense prevail. Congratulations to Marlen!
LeAnn75

Let me guess “Edharis1966″ you got a huge F in Spanish and now you hate them all who can in fact speak the language “te deportivo”
I also guess your ancestors got more opportunities to remain in this country than Marlen has. Shame on you, Ed
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Anish

Dear Dummy, more people are being deported under the Obama admin. than any other and congress just passed a 600 million dollar border plan.. Bush, Regan, McCain all supported “amnesty” plans…what are you complaining about? grow your own farm and illegals will go away on their own…for free! BTW their jobs are up for grabs too..your probably jobless and on foodstamps anyways so apply and send a few illegals away!
The Dream Act is the smartest thing congress can do…you will always be too dumb to understand why so i will not waste my time explaining!
Gnight, have a drink..its on my taxmoney!
Anish

No this just goes to show how little knowledge you have. Going after students instead of the real criminals and terrorists…how smart! Why dont you go bake on the border? Or work for ice? You seem to be passionate about it
Khfdsf

Hmmmm your ancestors didnt complain nor hesitate when they took this land from the native americans..much harshly then illegals working in farms. Well, i suggest you and the rest of the dummies start planning your own farms..and illegals will go home on their own..free! tootles
Rob

Just a real shame that ICE caved in when clearly this young woman had ample opportunity to do it the legal way! Why didn't she go home and apply to come into the US legally (perhaps with a student visa so she could go to college)? It is simply because she chose to do it illegally and with utter disregard for the law! This Dream Act is really a nightmare and is not going to pass. More than 70% of US citizens and legal residents oppose giving this amnesty to law breakers! Do it the right way – leave the US, go home, apply for legal status and come back when you are approved, even if it takes 12 years! Otherwise you are just criminal scum and we definitely don't want you here!
PostTosties

Anish all illegal aliens are criminals!
They are here to steal from the American people. They even steal American citizenship!
No Amnesty and no Dream Act.

I will help fight them all the way.
Anon1720

Sharpen up your immigration law, being an illegal immigrant is not a crime, rather it is just a civil offence but not a crime. And yes Dream act will pass, this country needs the educated not a “dey took are jabs” bunch that is not much better than shit slinging monkeys in the zoo.
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