DREAMers shared their DACA stories in a hugely successful social media campaign that trended nationally on Twitter throughout the day.
#SaveDACA, kicked off by Sen. Dick Durbin and Senate Democrats, encouraged DACA recipients to share their personal stories and why DACA is so vital to their futures.
Elected officials, community leaders and organizations, and other allies joined in to show their support for DREAMers and DACA, and pledged to fight for the program as the next Administration soon takes office.
Over 740,000 #DREAMers grew up singing the National Anthem and pledging allegiance to the only flag they know—the American flag. #SaveDACA pic.twitter.com/NhRzAFUkT4
— America’s Voice (@AmericasVoice) November 30, 2016
The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program gives high-achieving undocumented youth the opportunity to succeed. #SaveDACA
— Sen Dianne Feinstein (@SenFeinstein) November 30, 2016
.@latinovictoryus #SaveDACA b/c of #DACA I was able to attend DePaul Law School on a scholarship. All thanks to building my resume by 1/x
— Jess R (@Its_Jess_Rdgz) November 30, 2016
#DACA allowed me to get my dream job as Director of Education helping other immigrant families in DC #SaveDACA
— Claudette Monroy (@claudmonroy) November 30, 2016
99% of my life has been here in the US, I have dreams of succeeding w/ my education here, don’t take that away from me or others #SaveDACA
— Helen✨ (@helenlinares_) November 30, 2016
This year, we witnessed the most divisive election in decades. #DREAMers can help heal differences that divide us&bring our country together pic.twitter.com/VTzufzRPJY
— Senator Dick Durbin (@SenatorDurbin) November 30, 2016
Last year I was @MtSAC Alumnus of the Year. This year I was a @sundanceorg Fellow. I was an undocumented student #saveDACA #DREAMers @Durbin
— Rafael Agustín (@MrRafaelAgustin) November 30, 2016
Thanks to #DACA I started my graduate degree @gwGSEHD in the International Education program #saveDACA
— Claudette Monroy (@claudmonroy) November 30, 2016
I’m proud to join my future colleagues in calling on our next administration to #SaveDACA & protect DREAMers. They deserve our support.
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) November 30, 2016
#Dreamers decimated the false narrative of undocumented immigrants as a monolithic group of uneducated and ill-engaged individuals #saveDACA
— Tolu Olubunmi (@Tolu_Olubunmi) November 30, 2016
#Dreamers revealed a diverse, committed, commanding, and relatable group of immigrants. #saveDACA
— Tolu Olubunmi (@Tolu_Olubunmi) November 30, 2016
#Dreamers voices shattered myths, misconceptions, and ignited a nation’s consciousness. #SaveDACA #LionsWrite
— Tolu Olubunmi (@Tolu_Olubunmi) November 30, 2016
There is power in the stories we tell, and I want to hear yours. Share your #DACAstory here: https://t.co/7kBKFcBLAy pic.twitter.com/6fmWr8X1xo
— Senator Dick Durbin (@SenatorDurbin) November 30, 2016
My #DACAstory : I became a priest and help foster peace and justice to heal division and strengthen hope in God and our future #saveDACA
— Fr. Rey Pineda (@IIc517) November 30, 2016
I have friends who are teachers in schools across America #WithDACA – what about their students going to school the next day? #SaveDACA
— Alida Garcia (@leedsgarcia) November 30, 2016
Preserving DACA is the right thing to do&is in the best interest of the US. Read why we must #SaveDACA on @Univision https://t.co/yar1dUire9
— Senator Dick Durbin (@SenatorDurbin) November 30, 2016
Preservar DACA es lo correcto, y es lo mejor para EEUU. Entérate por qué debemos proteger DACA en @Univision https://t.co/kaLoAII6H1
— Senator Dick Durbin (@SenatorDurbin) November 30, 2016
With DACA, I’m breaking the cycle and becoming the first college graduate in my family! Empower the youth, improve the future & #saveDACA !
— Kevin O (@KevinTareq) November 30, 2016
Best feeling ever? Helping Chicago youth apply for & receive #DACA ! #SaveDACA & allow thousands more to come out of the shadows now!
— Julissa Santoy (@JuJulissa124) November 30, 2016
With DACA, Osvaldo from GA became the student body president at @BereaCollege. https://t.co/8MVP6jdyqK @DefineAmerican #SaveDACA
— Tony Choi (@tonykchoi) November 30, 2016
Daca gave me the opportunity to work and provide for my family! #SaveDaca #HereToStay
— Nestor E. Ruiz (@NestorRuiz1402) November 30, 2016
I have seen firsthand the contributions Dreamers have made in Nevada. Protecting them is one of my top priorities. #SaveDACA https://t.co/hF2Ge1DAv3
— CatherineCortezMasto (@CatherineForNV) November 30, 2016
#WithDACA I was able to resume my education and will continue to pursue my dream of medical school. #SaveDACA
— aDREAMer (@noDREAMdeferred) November 30, 2016
My dreams are at the same table as that of citizens. #saveDACA
— stuti (@donutlookforme) November 30, 2016
Close to 62% of DACA recipients reported helping their family pay the bills – including rent and utilities. #SaveDaca #HereToStay
— United We Dream (@UNITEDWEDREAM) November 30, 2016
DACA recipients are often the only with a work
permit, which means many of them must help their family financially.#SaveDaca #HereToStay— United We Dream (@UNITEDWEDREAM) November 30, 2016
#DACA recipients are our friends, family and vital members of our nation—we stand with them to #SaveDACA. RT if you do, too.
— CWS (@CWS_global) November 30, 2016
.@Astrid_NV‘s #DACAstory is one of courage, perseverance & empowerment. She achieves so much for #NV & helps so many do the same. #saveDACA pic.twitter.com/JhlkvpS97r
— Dina Titus (@repdinatitus) November 30, 2016
Don’t take away the hope and opportunity DACA has given to such talented and hardworking people. #SaveDACA
— Alondraa♡ (@Alondra14garcia) November 30, 2016
