New Ads Feature What's at Stake for Nevada DREAMer Astrid Silva and Millions of Immigrants
As Hillary Clinton returns to Las Vegas this afternoon, Hillary for America released two new Spanish language digital and TV ads, "Nevadense" (Nevadan), featuring Nevada DREAMer and activist Astrid Silva highlighting the high stakes millions of Latinos are facing in this election.
In the ad, Astrid describes how immigration has impacted her family, prompting her to become a voice for the millions of hardworking undocumented people living in this country. As Astrid explains, thanks to President Obama's executive actions, she is now able to work and live without fear of deportation. But this could change. As Donald J. Trump Jr. made abundantly clear during his last trip to Nevada, DREAMers like Astrid would be deported if his father becomes president.
"Nevadense" is a clear reminder of how Astrid's future - along with the 25,000 DREAMers residing in Nevada and the millions of immigrants across the country - is at stake in this election. While Hillary Clinton will keep families together and introduce comprehensive immigration reform with a path to citizenship within her first 100 days in office, Donald Trump will create a "deportation force" to round up and deport 16 million people from this country, including Astrid. As she recounts, her future is in our hands--and that's why it's so important to vote this November.
WATCH: "Nevadense"
ENGLISH TRANSLATION
Astrid: At 5:30 in the morning, while I slept, immigration took my dad when he was returning home from work.
My parents have a profound faith in this country.
So, I decided that I had to share my story and fight for reform.
To the point that when Donald Trump’s son came to Nevada, they asked him if I was at risk of deportation.
Donald Trump Jr. Interview: So it’s a possibility, yeah. His policy has been that.
Astrid: I'm Astrid Silva, Nevadan and one of 25,000 DREAMers in the state.
Today, I work legally thanks to President Obama and the DACA program.
But Trump’s plans couldn’t be more clear.
Mika Brzezinski: Are you going to have a massive deportation force?
Donald Trump: You’re going to have a deportation force
Astrid: As President, only Hillary Clinton will protect DREAMers and families like ours.
Talk with your loved ones.
Our future is in your hands, if you can vote, vote.
HRC: Soy Hillary Clinton and I approve this message.
