Seven Korean American dreamers joined nearly 500 other dreamers at a rally in Washington D.C. in support of the House of Representatives passing immigration reform, reports the Long Island News.
The demonstrators participated in a mock naturalization ceremony just as the House Republican Caucus was set to meet behind closed doors on immigration reform.
“My family has been undocumented and fearful of deportation for almost two decades,” said KORE (Korean Americans Organizing for Reform and Equality) member Angie Kim. “We have experienced three generations of strain, broken relationships and nightmares because of this outdated immigration system. Although my U.S. citizen grandparents petitioned for us, the family visa backlogs were so long that they both passed away before we could adjust our status. Each day comprehensive immigration reform is delayed, a family is torn apart. Republicans like to present themselves as the party of strong family values. Today they will be put to the test.”
Another Korean American dreamer said “I have always considered myself an American, pledging allegiance to the flag alongside my classmates in school. Today’s Naturalization Ceremony symbolizes the only thing that divided me from my peers – a piece of paper. We need citizenship now!”
You can read more about the rally in the Long Island News.
