Episode 13: DACA Lawyer’s Supreme Court Victory

03/17/22 • 43 min

My guest today went from Undocumented to the Supreme Court! Luis Cortes Romero– is an immigration lawyer, advocate, and Dreamer who was part of the team that successfully defended the DACA Program before the U.S. Supreme Court and won.

Luis was brought to the U.S. from Mexico when he was just 2 years old and grew up in California's Bay Area. He’s currently a partner at NOVO LEGAL GROUP in the Seattle area.

FIRST: We discuss the route that took him to argue before the nation’s highest court to protect the legal program that allowed him to become an attorney in the first place!

THEN: Luis gives us a behind-the-scenes glimpse at what it was like during the arguments before the Supreme Court Justices. And a look at the unique team– including one unlikely conservative key player who joined the effort to win the case.

AND FINALLY: What he says immigration advocacy looks like right now during a Biden administration. And what activists should be focusing on right now?

I would love your feedback! Tag me on instagram (@AmericaArias) and twitter at (@AmericaArias) and use the hashtag #AmericasDreamers

Please support this podcast by rating and reviewing my show. I would really appreciate a 5-star rating! And let me know if you have any guest suggestions! I’d love to hear from you.

Luis was brought to the U.S. from Mexico when he was just 2 years old and grew up in California's Bay Area. He’s currently a partner at NOVO LEGAL GROUP in the Seattle area.

FIRST: We discuss the route that took him to argue before the nation’s highest court to protect the legal program that allowed him to become an attorney in the first place!

AND FINALLY: What he says immigration advocacy looks like right now during a Biden administration. And what activists should be focusing on right now?

I would love your feedback! Tag me on instagram (@AmericaArias) and twitter at (@AmericaArias) and use the hashtag #AmericasDreamers

Please support this podcast by rating and reviewing my show. I would really appreciate a 5-star rating! And let me know if you have any guest suggestions! I’d love to hear from you.

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Episode 12: DACA “Dreamer” Runs 100 Marathons

My guest today is Jocelyn Rivas (@JoselintheWarrior), a #DACA recipient who holds the Guinness World Records for both the youngest PERSON and the youngest WOMAN to run 100 marathons! Picture that: That’s running 26.2 miles 100 times over! Jocelyn came to the U.S. from El Salvador when she was 6 years old, and grew up in Los Angeles, California.

FIRST: In this episode, she shares her miraculous birth story. She was born with a medical condition that left her with broken feet. How she defied doctors who thought she’d never walk– let alone run!

THEN: She shares what inspired her to start running, and why she decided to break two world records. When she’s not running, Jocelyn works in tech and we discuss how she navigates working in such a male-dominated industry. And she shares her tips to go after your dream no matter who crazy or unreasonable it may be.

AND FINALLY: We chat about why running forced her to go vegan and why she’s not done yet with pushing the limits of her running– and her advice if you’re hoping to run your first race this year!

I would love your feedback! Tag me on instagram (@AmericaArias) and twitter at (@AmericaArias) and use the hashtag #AmericasDreamers

Please support this podcast by rating and reviewing my show. I would really appreciate a 5-star rating! And let me know if you have any guest suggestions! I’d love to hear from you. Gracias!

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Episode 14: DACA Recipient Dedicates Book to Dreamers

My guest today is the author of the first Children’s picture book written by a DACA Dreamer. Her name is Areli Morales, (@AreliNYC) and she’s a DACA recipient and school teacher. In her book, “Areli is a Dreamer” she shares her experience uprooting from Mexico and moving to New York as a little girl.

FIRST: In this episode, we get into how a failed opportunity landed Areli a huge second chance to publish this book!

THEN: Areli will share 5 amazing tips if you’re interested in writing and publishing your own book one day.

AND FINALLY: We get into what allies– especially teachers in the classroom– can do to support undocumented students or those living in mixed immigration households.

I would love your feedback! Tag me on instagram (@AmericaArias) and twitter at (@AmericaArias) and use the hashtag #AmericasDreamers

Please support this podcast by rating and reviewing my show. I would really appreciate a 5-star rating! And let me know if you have any guest suggestions! I’d love to hear from you.

We now have an instagram account for this podcast– go give us some love– we’re at @AmericasDreamers

I’ve posted a link there to buy her book if you’re interested!