12 Quotes by Maria Jimenez

Nobody in the community trusts them anyway. Mexican immigrants would be very wary of anything officials said.

People are eager to express their values as immigrants and also to show their indignation.

We know there is a possibility of people yelling insults and disagreement. We are not anticipating any acts of violence or hate.

We are studying here. We want to be able to work here. My parents are immigrants, too.

Even some employers who have called us, like one construction company owned by a Latino businessman, gave the day off to 150 workers.

It was remarkable. The only explanation is that people feel so strongly about this issue that it overcomes fear.

It's a fund-raiser for the children that embraces who they are.

It is wonderful that they did this and let the kids get dressed up.

That man killed my baby, and the city should be responsible. Why doesn't he say he's sorry?