Young immigrants gain shot at petitions

This is an example of another young immigrant and how the deferred action program will change her life, all for the better. She deserves it.    - - Donna Poisl

By Monique Ching

SAN ANGELO, Texas — For most people the Obama administration's Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program is just another controversial, but abstract, piece of the immigration debate.

For Maria, an Angelo State University student, it's a chance to improve her life. The Standard-Times has agreed not to use her last name because of her lawyer's concerns about possible repercussions.

"It's difficult to make a good living when you can't get a good job," said Maria, who will begin her freshman year at ASU next week.
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