Last Hearing
 

Hi guys,

Today is the last part of my story. Thank you for taking interest in reading and I will let you know if there is anything you can do to help me in the coming week.

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From the Dream Act Portal Periodical: http://dreamact.info/periodical/126583

Since August 2008, I’ve traveled between Chicago, IL, Rochester, NY and Buffalo, NY six times by Amtrak and ten times by Greyhound in order to get to my deportation hearings. During these trips, I’ve encountered Border Patrol agents twice on Amtrak and at least five times on Greyhound. The routine is always the same: “Are you a U.S. citizen? What country are you from?” I respond, “No” and show my court notice paper. The agent examines it briefly and moves on.

November 5th, I left Chicago for my last court hearing in Buffalo, NY. This time the routine was broken: the agent finished with a curtly “Good luck, sir.” Five days later I stood In the courtroom.

We informed the judge that voluntary departure was a not a good option for me. To which he replied, “Very well then.” At this point the hearing took on an evermore impersonal and bureaucratic character. The judge rattled off the verdict, my order of deportation. All thought subsided; my mind went blank. The hearing ended with my lawyer reserving the right to appeal the case, giving me another thirty days with my family.

Moments later, I was alone in the waiting room. I cried. Unlike my breakdown after the first hearing, this time I knew the reason for my tears. I was angry and frustrated. Angry at the senselessness of the situation. Frustrated since in the two years that I’ve been going to these hearings the Dream Act still hasn’t passed and relief remained on the horizon.

By November 14th, I was back with my family in Chicago. Today, my appeals period ends. At this point I am uncertain how much time I have left or when and if I will have to ask for your help. As always, I continue doing what I can to help inch the Dream Act forward.

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Previous parts of my story: http://dreamact.info/periodical

Voluntary departure is defeat
Why retain a lawyer and where to find her
First court appearance
Orange suit
Detainment

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Dude!! I really feel for you... I pray to God that all of this nonsense comes to an end and that soon people like you, other dreamers and myself, can finally live in peace. Keep us in the loop and just let us know how we can help you!!

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Thank you for sharing your story. I really melted myself into your situation. I feel you, best wishes to you my friend.

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dam....faith is the key

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my prayers are with you.

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I love you long time.

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WTF!!!!!! Damn man... I'm really sorry Ab... Hate to see this happen, especially to friends.


People, dont travel with amtrak or greyhounds, they are major traps.

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So what now?

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This is what I got from Google Translate:

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