Ruddy Mirabal
Name: Ruddy Mirabal
Story: Born in the Dominican Republic, his family immigrated to the United States when Ruddy was 8. His parents came in search of the now seemingly mythical, all too elusive American Dream, one in which the paths their children were to follow would hopefully be laced with more happiness and opportunity than their own. Ruddy was arrested in a complex case involving his older cousin, who was a known drug dealer. This left turn in Ruddy’s story takes on a plot we know all too well: a young male person of color, in this case with an immigrant with no prior criminal background, who comes from a childhood of poverty, instability, and poor educational access sees his future potential derailed and instead spends the end of that childhood in jail.
Status: Pending
 Nazmin and Nadia Habib Name: Nazmin Habib and Nadia Habib Story: Nadia arrived in the United States, from Bangladesh as a one year old baby. Now as a 19 year old, Nadia has proven to be an outstanding student and her mother, Nazmin, is also the mother of three U.S. citizen children and a contributing member of her community. Tragically, Nadia and her mother’s immigration history culminated with an immigration judge denying their motion to reopen their case based on a clear and simple error committed by the judge. On September 10th, just weeks into her junior year of college, Nadia learned that she and her mother were scheduled to be deported on September 29th. Status: Awarded one year stay of removal |
Maximiliano Andres Medina
Name: Maximiliano Andres Medina
Story: Max was born on September 6 in Uruguay. He came here with his parents November 10, 2001. In school, Max was a great student and well known soccer player. He started studying at NYIT and transferred to Manhattan Ville College. Now he is 6 months away from graduating with a Bachelors in International Business. He received a ticket for disorderly conduct and after trying to pay it off, was detained.
Status: Awarded one year deffered action
 Julio Hernandez Name: Julio Enrique Hernandez Moreno Story: He came to the United States in 2007, fleeing threats on his life from gang members. Julio is a bright, hard-working college student who has aspirations to contribute and serve his community. Julio faces an imminent deportation order after being detained in a Greyhound bus. He is set to be deported back to El Salvador where he faces gang violence due to his sexual orientation. His life is in your hands. Status: Pending – more court dates to come |
Cristian Sanchez
Name: Cristian Sanchez
Story: Cristian graduated from high school and is currently pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice Law Enforcement. His car broke down and I.C.E. picked him up at the side of the road. He was in custody for most of the night until a friend got him out. His first immigration court date was at 16. 16 can you believe that? On July 1, 2010 he received deferred action for one year. Currently, I am in the process of applying for another year of deferred action.
Status: Two year deferred action granted.
 Jacqueline Gomez Lopez Name: Jacqueline Gomez Lopez Story: Jacqueline was born in Guatemala and came at the age of 14 with her family after witnessing domestic violence and deaths in the family due to gangs. She took a chance in coming to the USA. However, she was caught in Texas and was sent to jail for 80 days only to be released in NY where her fight to stay in this country started. Status: Was able to return to the USA and complete high school |
