Matias Bernal, a DACA recipient and executive director of the Education & Leadership Foundation, shares a harrowing journey from violence in Mexico to his successes in the U.S. After fleeing an attempted kidnapping and reuniting with family in California, Bernal achieved academic excellence. However, despite his accomplishments, he continuously confronts the fear of deportation amid uncertain immigration policies under President-elect Trump's administration, reflecting a broader struggle among undocumented immigrants striving for stability and safety in the U.S.
I knew at an early age and with the way that I had come to the United States that I was not able to share with folks outside of my immediate family about my status.
Despite his success, Bernal has not been able to evade a perpetual fear of deportation, highlighting the anxiety that accompanies uncertain immigration policies.
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