Immigration Activist Diane Guerrero Separated From Family: 'It Is Forever' | NBC News

At the Washington, D.C. "Families Belong Together" rally, immigration activist and actor Diane Guerrero spoke about being separated from her family 17 years ago and the long term effect it has on children.

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Immigration Activist Diane Guerrero Separated From Family: 'It Is Forever' | NBC News

[lorrainewoodward]

i knew some people from the US were racist and closed minded but after reading the comment section im literally dumnfounded on how heartless and rude people can truly be to protect their opinion.

[dimclockwo]

How about this, shorten the time for legal immigration and hire more government workers to do so. In most regular person (not A1’s, doctors, or asylum seekers) cases, it takes an average 8 years.

[playersloucoss]

I agreed, families belong together in their own countries, not in my America

[jaydanbeyer]

141 people liked not knowing that her parents were criminals, why would america want more criminals.

[shipsandfanfics]

Wow, these comments are disgusting. No compassion or empathy whatsoever.

[gothelife]

Btw... reunite them.. and send them right back.... and begin attention to all the kids in the us that need their help

[VideoGamesAndTheWorld]

I love her even more now. Such passion

[Garapetsa]

I'm the daughter of an immigrant. Is she legal? My parents respected and follow the law. Took them years to become legal.
Why are these people today different..
They sound like they want amenesty. Wt? Get a sponsor! Fill out an application already.
Think of the millions of people who came here legally...Ellis island!! If you were sick, you were quarrentined!
Someone needs to give these people a history lesson!

[miscellaneousstuff]

interesting how people who arrived in America few generations ago are trying to close border for those coming now, first arrived first served and those who coming later being pushed off the table

[smedlyn]

let's send planned parenthood down there to help them out

[jennybradford]

If your children were in danger in their home country - truly in danger of abuse, violence, etc - and approached America illegally and was told that we couldn't help you, but can give the children asylum at least. Would you take your children back to the violence or leave them here. I don't know if they were given that choice, and maybe not. But as a parent I would ask someone who I thought could, to keep them safe. But VOTE VOTE VOTE, every time, every chance. You have that right, you earned it, you deserve it, don't be afraid to use it.

[TheSinester]

17 years ago . And I bet it's Trump's fault.

[AnthonyPaulT]

It's not about being legal or illegal; following the law or not following the law. These children don't know these things. The lack of compassion from this administration and his supporters is disgusting and mind blowing. It's easy to point fingers because you are in a better place. Not everyone is born with privileges and a good education, but if you were born with these, it should be our duty to help these people! Get off your high horse.

[ThumbdownMan]

stop lying. you can visit your parents in mexico anyime.

[jennybradford]

The anger and frustration is obviously very clear. The process for asylum didn't seem to be though. Maybe the correct process isn't known to many. Any process can and should be improved upon however.

[boblee]

Asylum seeking isnt a right it is a PRIVILEGE

[jorgemaldonado]

I’m sick and tired to wake up at 1 o’clock in the morning every day to work and pay tax, so there’s people come into welfare 😡

[kettle]

Would it have hurt you NBC to add a bit more back story??

[mlboone]

so what they came here illegally ...try that in any other country in the world and see what happens

[coachvolpato]

If you missed your family that much you should have returned to your birth country.