Andrea Ortiz

Cal Poly Pomona graduate & DACA recipient

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Andrea Ortiz on KCRW

This week, the Senate is debating and voting on an immigration bill -- or bills. Any senator can offer a proposal and then call for a vote.

DACA recipient empties her savings account to travel to DC for immigration debate

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