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Balderas, an aspiring molecular and cellular biology concentrator in Eliot House, became the center of national debate about undocumented youth in the country and immigration reform...
...aftermath of Balderas’ detainment on Monday, friends and activists of immigration reform have rallied to his defense, highlighting the former valedictorian’s academic prowess and arguing that his deportation would stand a loss to American society—particularly given his interest in becoming a cancer researcher...
...Sixty-five thousand undocumented students graduate from U.S. high school every year. These are students who are doing whatever they can to advance themselves...to move themselves forward and be a part of American society," Jofre said. "Hopefully all of this contributes to immigration reform...
Though opponents of immigration reform argue that such changes would reward families who broke the law by illegally entering the country in the first place, friends and activists have come forward in defense of Balderas in light of his detainment and possible deportation. A Facebook group titled "Keep Eric Home," that seeks to raise awareness of Monday's events, has grown to approximately 600 members since its creation on Thursday by Balderas' friend Mario Rodas, a student at the Extension School...
...think that they [the government] should enact a comprehensive immigration reform that includes a legalization procedure for students who clearly benefit the country," Barron said. "Mr. Balderas did not choose to break the law. He was brought over, and he has excelled in his studies and should be granted mercy by the federal government because he is an asset to the country...