Sophie Cruz Immigrant Rights

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Sophie Cruz, 6 year old Activist for Immigrant Rights. Sophie Cruz a young activist from America born in 2010. Her parents, Raul and Zoyla Cruz, are undocumented immigrants from the state of Oaxaca,Mexico, she was born is america, she also has a 3 year old sister that was also born in america, but her parents are undocumented immigrants and might face deportation. “I have the right to protection. I have the right to live with my parents,” Sophie declared, “I have the right to live without fear. I have the right to be happy.” Sofia was the one that convinced her family to stand up, not her parents convincing her. A six-year-old girl, whose parents are undocumented immigrants, gave a speech in Washington at the Women’s March.
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