Support Families from Immigration Nation

Immigration Nation , the 6-part docuseries on Netflix  follows the experiences of immigrant families many of which have been detained, deported and caught up in the US Immigration system.  Below are their stories. All of the funds raised will be distributed  evenly and go directly to the families.  

The series also profiles a number of immigration organizations that are doing incredible work in local communities where the need for support and legal representation is vast and overwhelming.  See the resource page to learn more about these organizations , the work they are doing and how support them.



Stories:

Deborah Jane & Carol, Cynthia, Cuthbert, Claudia
After surviving an acid attack in her home country of Uganda, Deborah came to the United States legally — as a refugee seeking asylum. It took over 5 years to reunite her and her children and now a year after arriving in the US, they are still in the process of obtaining green cards. Carol, Cynthia, Cuthbert, and Claudia — Deborah’s children dream of one day obtaining college degrees. All funds raised will go to support their educational dreams.



Cesar
After eight years of being a fugitive and living in the shadows, Cesar- a deported veteran finally received a pardon for his crime from the New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham. Although the pardon is a promising first step Cesar’s journey to come home legally hangs in uncertainty as he needs legal representation to help him re-adjust his immigration status to become a legal permanent resident again. Cesar also continues to work as an advocate for hundreds of other deported veterans and is currently on a tour across the United States to bring continued awareness to the issue. All funds raise will help with Cesar’s legal costs and his advocacy work.


Josué
Josué was separated from his family during the Trump Administration’s “Zero Tolerance Policy”. After reuniting with his family and having his ankle bracelet removed, Josué lost his job due to the coronavirus pandemic. Without qualifying for unemployment insurance or any other government subsidies, he’s since recovered his job only part time, working two days a week, which is not enough to support his family and the legal expenses for fighting the deportation orders that loom over all four of them. Funds raised will go directly to Josué and his family to help with living costs and legal costs.


Berta 
After 17 months in a detention facility, Berta was deported back to her home country. She is currently hiding in an undisclosed location out of fear while awaiting the decision for her asylum case which is on appeal. Her granddaughter is facing deportation from Houston, TX and is in need of funds to cover her legal representation while she fights to stay in the United States.



Bernardo
After being separated from his 14-year-old son Emilio, Bernardo spent more than 9 months in detention. While he has reunited with Emilio, his wife Rebecca and their two other children are in Guatemala. Bernardo’s asylum case is still pending and he doesn't have the legal ability to work therefore unable to support Emilio or his children back home who have not been able to secure enough funds to attend school. Funds raised will go to support Bernardo, and his family for living and education costs.


Erin
Erin was separated from his daughter and detained during the Trump Administration’s “Zero Tolerance Policy”. Following their reunification at the bus station in McAllen, Texas, Erin and his daughter have had to move around various states in search for work and stability. He was infected with the coronavirus and couldn’t afford medical help, but has since returned to work in construction. His daughter remains traumatized after their forceful separation, and he is struggling to make ends meet and fund the therapy she sorely needs. Funds raised will directly benefit Erin and his daughter.



Carlos
When Carlos was deported his family lost the main bread winner of the family. Keeping up with the bills and rent has become a daily struggle, for Xiomara Carlos's wife. With two teenage children one on high school and another one in college the family is struggling to keep end  meet and is looking to save funds to be able to send the two kids to college.


Joel, Ana, Emilio
Joel, Ana, Emilio continue to live and work in Panama City.  They still remain vocal about the mistreatment of some residents to immigrant workers. While they have found others employers to be honest and fair they are looking to use some of the funds raised to work with an immigration lawyer to adjust their status. “Things can’t stay like this” says Joel “ I’d like to change my status so I wouldn't need to face dishonest people like Tommy Hamm again”.