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xwade

I believe in strong borders — but separating kids from parents isn’t who we are.

I’m all for enforcing immigration laws. We need order at the border — no question about that. But hearing that the government’s bringing back family separations again? That one hit me hard. You can support border security and still have a heart. These are real kids — scared, alone, and stuck in a system that doesn’t care who they end up with. My parents raised me to believe America is tough, but also decent. We don’t punish children to make a point. There’s gotta be a smarter way to fix immigration than this. Strong borders don’t have to mean cold hearts. #ImmigrationPolicyNow #Safety

Lori Lloyd

Immigration Policy Makes Me Worry About My Child’s Future

My children were born here and go to school every day with backpacks on. I work low-wage jobs, saving every penny to buy them extra books and supplies. In the mornings, I watch them run into school with friends, feeling both proud and anxious. My uncertain immigration status makes it unclear if we can stay here long-term, and I often lie awake at night wondering: if the policy changes, will my child’s opportunities be affected? Neighbors often say, “Immigration policy affects not just us, but the kids too.” Every time I hear that, it hits me deeply. #ImmigrationPolicyNow

Holly Lewis

Immigration Status Prevents Me from Accessing Basic Benefits

I’ve been living here for five years, but because of my immigration status, many benefits are off-limits. My child’s dental check-ups have to be at the cheapest clinic, and on weekends there’s no access to extracurricular classes; we just stay home drawing or playing puzzles. I wake up at 5 a.m. every day to make breakfast, walk my child to school, and commute two hours to work at a factory. After work, I help with homework and finally sleep around 10 p.m. Neighbors often see me exhausted and ask, “You pay taxes, so why can’t you get benefits?” I can only smile wryly, feeling both sad and helpless. #ImmigrationPolicyNow

Kimberly Wilson

Immigration and School Pressure

My son’s elementary school used to have 22 students per class. This year, it’s 31. The classroom can barely fit the desks. Teachers complain about the workload, especially since many of the new immigrant students don’t speak much English—they need extra one-on-one help. Art classes were canceled, PE was shortened, and school bus lines are now twice as long. I’m not against immigrants. I know these kids aren’t at fault. But the problem is clear: the school’s resources haven’t grown, but the number of students has. Teachers are burning out, and tensions among parents are rising. At a parent meeting, one immigrant parent said, “We pay taxes too,” and a local parent replied, “But we pay more.” That moment, I realized this isn’t just about education anymore—it’s a spark for deeper policy conflict. #ImmigrationPolicyNow

FrostFireFox

I’m not against immigrants, I just wish my town was ready.

We’ve had a lot of new folks arrive in the past six months. Good people, polite, hard-working. But the town wasn’t ready — schools are packed, housing’s a mess, and local clinics can’t even handle current patients. I don’t blame the immigrants. I blame the system for dropping them in without support. If we’re going to welcome people — let’s do it right: language programs, jobs lined up, healthcare access. Otherwise, resentment builds — and that’s when things get ugly. America’s heart is big enough. Our planning isn’t. 🇺🇸 #ImmigrationPolicyNow #Immigration

Troy Taylor

Immigration Policy and the Barrier to Education

I came to the U.S. at sixteen. I did well in high school—even won a state math award. My teacher encouraged me to apply for college, but my immigration status blocked everything. I couldn’t apply for federal aid or most scholarships. Tuition felt like a mountain. I wash dishes at night and deliver food on weekends just to pay for another semester. Watching my classmates study with loans and grants is hard to swallow. I don’t expect special treatment, just a fair chance. We work hard and contribute. We deserve a path to education, not a closed door. #ImmigrationPolicyNow

sblackburn

Immigration Policy and the Long Wait for Healthcare

I came to the U.S. from Latin America more than two years ago. I work at a restaurant during the day and in a warehouse at night. Because my immigration status is still under review, I have no access to any health insurance. Whenever I feel sick, I rely on painkillers and fever medicine to get by. Last winter, I caught pneumonia. I had a high fever for days and could barely breathe. I waited three hours at a community clinic, only to be told the visit would cost hundreds of dollars without insurance. I counted the few bills in my wallet and quietly walked away. That night, I curled up under two blankets, shivering to my bones. I understand healthcare is limited, and many people need it. But I hope immigration policy can find a balance between compassion and reality. We’re not trying to take advantage—we just want a chance to survive when we get sick. #ImmigrationPolicyNow

Stephen Dawson

Immigration Status Limits Opportunity

I never intended to rely on welfare. I work hard, pay taxes, and live more carefully than many. Yet because of my status, I can’t apply for financial aid, basic benefits, or promotions at work. When people say “immigrants are taking advantage,” I almost laugh. Many of us can’t even access basic support—we just want to be seen. #ImmigrationPolicyNow

Hunter Ramirez

Taxpayer’s Doubts About Immigration Benefits

I pay a considerable amount of taxes each year, yet I often find myself waiting longer to access certain benefits. Some programs are also open to immigrants, who often have greater need. As a taxpayer, I’m not against helping others, but I want the system to be transparent about how my contributions are used. It’s not always “immigrants” that bother us—it’s the system that makes us feel invisible. #ImmigrationPolicyNow

Travis Young

Immigration Policy and the Taxpayer’s Frustration

I’m a middle-class taxpayer, and a big chunk of my income goes to taxes. My child goes to a public school, which is getting more crowded each year. A teacher told me many of the new students are from immigrant families. I’m not against immigration, but when resources are stretched thin, my child loses out — and I’m paying more. Immigration policy shouldn’t be just “open” or “closed.” It needs to ensure fairness and not leave taxpayers to silently bear the cost. #ImmigrationPolicyNow

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