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Marie Nazareth Gonzalez (Born 1986)

Marie Nazareth Gonzalez (born in 1995) Is a college graduate who faced the possibility of deportation back to Costa Rica, a place she hadn't called home since 2005. An anonymous call left the government wondering about her family's' legal status after she applied for a drivers license and was denied because of improper paperwork. She was in High school at the time preparing for her valedictorian speech she would later give to her fellow students at the Jefferson High graduation ceremony. She realized things U.S citizens got to do freely was not going to be in her future, a job, owning and driving her own vehicle, and living the American dream. Maria decided to fight for her citizenship and for others who didn't have a voice when their family members decided to move to the states. She did this by becoming familiar with the DREAM Act, standing for Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors. She would soon bring it upon herself to do research, meet with authority figures, and become a positive figure to all of the dreamers out there.

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Brief Biography

DREAM ACT

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Brief Biography

Marie Gonzalez was born in Alajuela, Costa Rica in 1986 but later moved to the United States in November,1991 with her mother and father, Marina and Marvin Gonzalez. They took the proper steps to obtain a 6 month visa into the states in search of a better life. The came here in hopes to finally achieve the American dream and improve what they could provide for their family. They moved to Jefferson City, attended high school, ended up receiving a spot on homecoming court. Her and her family were well liked, they abide by the rules of the states and did so with smiles. It wasn't until April of 2002, that things would suddenly change for the worst. The government was tipped off that they should look unto the status of the Gonzalez family and their legal standing. Their life quickly turned into court appointments and meetings to fight for their right to stay in the states. Marie recognized that she wasn't alone and wanted to advocate for others facing possible deportation. She began to look into the DREAM ACT and wanted to help others. Marie later went on to attend Westminster College in hopes of majoring in political science and international business with a focus on communication and leadership. In 2008 she then found her self marrying the love of her life whom she met in college.

DREAM Act-Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors

The DREAM Act stands for Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors. This act focuses in on immigrants who have entered the states before the age of 18. This act was originally rejected in 2006 and again in 2007. Marie and her family were granted deferment in the case that her parents were set on their daughter finishing her college education. Marie went on to be granted deferment 3 times but was given a deadline of leaving the country in 2008, if the DREAM Act was not passed by then, there would be no more extensions granted and they would be forced to leave. Marie became known world wide when she gave her valedictorian speech in the presence of the capitol alongside of friends, family, teachers, faculty, neighbors, and peers all standing behind her and her family. The Act was finally passed in 2010 after she and her family had to leave. She continued to speak for those who didn't feel comfortable fighting for such rights.

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 * 1) https://www.semissourian.com/story/1248224.html
 * 2) https://www.stltoday.com/opinion/editorial/editorial-notebook-marie-gonzalez-shows-the-way-for-new-dreamers/article_dc3e47a0-002c-5a0c-abb2-73143fa46850.html
 * 3) https://www.nilc.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/marie-gonzalez-2007-05-16.pdf
 * 4) https://www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/research/dream-act-daca-and-other-policies-designed-protect-dreamers
 * 5) https://www.durbin.senate.gov/issues/immigration-and-the-dream-act/dreamers-stories
 * 6) https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/jan/30/a-family-in-missouri-had-a-life-for-15-years-then-they-were-torn-apart