The article explores the historical context of noncitizen voting measures and the immigrant experience through the eyes of Carlos Perea, a DACA recipient. Perea reflects on his upbringing in Orange County amid anti-immigrant sentiments juxtaposed with the reliance on immigrant labor. Documented as a young immigrant, he witnessed the effects of aggressive immigration policies and became active in the Dreamer movement advocating for reform. Despite DACA's introduction under Obama, significant pathways to citizenship remain elusive, raising questions about the political treatment of immigrant communities.
Perea highlights the contradiction in Orange County between anti-immigrant sentiments and reliance on immigrant labor, reflecting systemic issues faced by undocumented communities.
Carlos Perea's involvement in the Dreamer movement reveals the ongoing struggle for immigrant rights and the impact of policies like DACA on immigrant lives.
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