Undocumented immigrants can't vote, but they're still mobilizing others

[NelsonG]

The U.S. Presidential election is less than three weeks away. Around the country, volunteers are mobilizing voters through get out the vote efforts in an election year unlike any other. 

For undocumented immigrants, including those with DACA, mobilization looks a little different. The election has major stakes, but because of their immigration statuses, they won't be able to cast ballots of their own. 

"My livelihood is on the line, not just what could happen in the next four years but what could happen next month," explains Elena, an undocumented college student. (A pseudonym is being used to protect her privacy given her immigration status.) "Will I be allowed to stay here? Will I be allowed to continue school? What will my family do?"  Read more...

More about Get Out The Vote, Undocumented Students, Daca, Election 2020, and Social Good

View the full article