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Thursday, Nov. 30, 2006
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Mexicans rally for education and justice for immigrants in the United States.
Photo: Santa Cruz Indymedia
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Young, Educated and Illegal
Rosa is 18-years-old, has lived in Huntinton Park, Calif. for as long as she can remember, speaks English fluently, yet does not have legal status. She represents millions of Hispanics in the United States who want to become naturalized and live in fear of being caught. Her options are limited, but she has not given up hope of finding success through a college education. With so much against her and immigration increasing each year, does she have a chance to achieve her dreams?
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Forgotten Past, Fearful Future
Families that immigrate to the United States are often physically separated. In Rosa's case, even though they're together, it's citizenship that keeps them apart. She's the only one that never got it. Her future is uncertain, and though she works for an insurance company to pay for college, she can't obtain insurance of her own.
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Yes to Education, Not Deportation, Says City
In a city where 98 percent of the population is Hispanic, and a good portion resides illegally, one might expect a prime concern of citizens to be illegal immigration and its effects. However, in Huntington Park, Calif. the overwhelming concerns are education for everyone and the need for the government to address other problems.
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