Just a few days ago. Juan was looking forward to beginning college at Miami Dade Colleges Honors College. But sadly. today Juan and his family are at risk of deportation. Juans friends and classmates learned of his imminent deportation and decided to take matters into their own hands. Twelve teenage friends quickly organized a trip to Washington to enlist the support of Members of Congress. Madam Speaker. yesterday I met with Juans classmates. The passion and determination with which these students advocated on behalf of their friend is nothing short of inspirational. Working with immigration lawyers. members of the press. and Congressional offices. Juans friends are advocating for a fair immigration policy while emphasizing the benefits Juan and Alex bring to the United States and vice versa. I commend these young people for their true leadership and true public service. they are an inspiration for their entire generation. Because of their outreach to Members of Congress from Florida on both sides of the aisle. and the support of several others. we learned yesterday that the Gomez boys have received a 45day temporary stay of deportation. I thank and commend my colleagues who have diligently worked to intervene on behalf of Juan and Alex. Senator BILL NELSON.
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