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Jennifer Brewer

Immigration Policy and Healthcare Resource Allocation

Last year, I went to the ER and waited nearly four hours. A nurse told me many of the free emergency slots were given to new immigrants or people with pending status. I understand they have needs too, but I pay taxes every month and have a family to care for. I ended up going to a private clinic just to avoid the long wait. If immigration policy doesn’t account for the capacity of public resources, it will create more tension instead of solving problems. #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

Timothy Clay

Immigration Policy and the Long Wait for Family Reunification

I’ve been in the U.S. for five years on a legal work visa. I pay my taxes every year, but my spouse and child’s immigration applications have been stuck in the system for years. My biggest struggle isn’t financial — it’s being separated from my family. Every video call is a reminder that I’m missing out on my child’s childhood. I’m not asking for shortcuts, just for immigration policies to be more humane. For people like me, who work legally and pay taxes, family reunification shouldn’t be an endless wait. #ImmigrationPolicyNow

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

Patrick Brooks

Immigration Benefits Policy Keeps Families Apart

I’ve been working in the U.S. for four years—construction by day, food delivery by night. I have no free time, but still can’t bring my child here. Because my status hasn’t been approved, my child can’t get healthcare, can’t enroll in school here, and can’t access any benefits. Every month, I send money back home. But during video calls, seeing my child sick and untreated breaks my heart. I’m not lazy. I work harder than many. But the system feels like an invisible wall between us. I’m not asking for everything. I just hope long-term, law-abiding taxpayers like me can get more support to reunite with our families. Children shouldn’t be punished for their parents’ immigration status. #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

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

Christina Vazquez

Immigration Policy and the Housing Pressure

I work as an engineer in the Bay Area. I saved for five years to buy my first home, but prices skyrocketed recently. The agent told me the rental market has been pushed up partly by an influx of low-income immigrant renters, driving landlords to raise prices or sell. I’m no expert, but I feel the squeeze. Rent and taxes keep going up, but I see no added benefit. I don’t oppose immigration. I just hope policies don’t expand blindly but consider what people like me are facing. Otherwise, hard work just leads to higher costs. #ImmigrationPolicyNow

SonicSeahorse

We can secure the border and keep our humanity.

Why do we always talk about immigration like it’s either “lock everyone out” or “let everyone in”? Can’t we build a middle ground — a secure, lawful system that still treats people like people? Background checks, work permits, vetting — yes, all needed. But separating kids, throwing families into detention centers, calling people “illegals” — that’s not who we should be. America’s supposed to be brave, not heartless. 🕯️ #ImmigrationPolicyNow #Immigration

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