DACA recipients are in every neighborhood around the country. They are your neighbors, your family and your friends. Hear their personal stories here. Learn more about why keeping them home is so important.
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Fernanda’s Story
See the StoryI think this decision has an ability to shift so much for so many people if the Court were to side with DACA recipients. It would tell us we’re home.
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Ju’s Story
See the StoryFor a long time I felt ashamed of who I was, being undocumented. Dancing really helped me express my emotions.
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Cesar’s Story
See the StoryDACA has been incredibly beneficial not just for the undocumented community but to the nation.
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Home is Here
See the StoryIf you're a DACA recipient, it's more important now than ever for you to submit your renewal as soon as possible.
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UWD/MTV Combined Stories
See the StoryThe Supreme Court is currently deliberating on the future of DACA and DACA recipients, and the justices could make a decision any time between now and June 2020. Meanwhile, every eligible person — like those whose stories you’ll see here — should renew their DACA as soon as possible. Your #HomeIsHere.
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Yazmin’s Story
See the StoryMy family sacrificed so much so that my sister and I could thrive. With DACA I’ll be able to provide healthcare to the communities in my hometown. I have hope because my community has never left my side.
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Catalina’s Story
See the StoryI will continue fighting for the recognition of our humanity. I am Catalina Velasquez. I’m 31 years old. I’m resilient. Confident. Powerful. I’m a wife. I’m a friend. I am a strong trans woman of color.
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Antonio’s Story
See the StoryWe’re at this pivotal moment where we reach out to the Supreme Court, and it’s this moment where nine people will decide what are the values of the American people.
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EXPOSED: Trump Wants to Deport DACA Recipients
See the StoryNew reporting from CNN confirms that the Trump administration wants to deport as many people as possible — DACA recipients included.
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Our #HomeIsHere
See the StoryDACA was the first time I got a taste of what it could mean to live a full life.
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DACA Plaintiff Story
See the StoryHome is where we love and learn. It’s where we stumble and grow and it is where we stand up for what is right. Join the fight to help defend DACA and the 11 million undocumented immigrants.
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Marissa’s Story
See the StoryI always want to make sure that my parent's sacrifice and their love are reflected in the work that I do.
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Erika’s Story
See the StoryThere’s more and more people in this country who are able to fight for other people from a place of courage.
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Andrea’s Story
See the StoryI'm not going to stay quiet. I decided to take charge. It was almost like becoming a leader overnight.
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Eliana’s Story
See the StoryAt that moment I felt like I had no other option but to risk everything. If the Supreme Court votes in favor of keeping DACA in place, I think that will be one of the happiest days of my whole life.
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Taz’s Story
See the StoryWhere somebody sees a lack of something, you can build something new. I still want to live here more than anything.
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Maricruz’s Story
See the StoryBeing a teacher means working long hours — it also means making kids feel like they belong.
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Sana’s Story
See the StoryI belong here. I get the freedom to walk down the street and own my own narrative.
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Angelica’s Story
See the StoryWhen we got DACA, we got wings.
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Manny’s Story
See the StoryAt the end of the day, before you’re a judge, a pastor, a soccer player. Before you’re an immigrant — you’re a human being. You’re a human first.