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Thursday, May 5, 2011

Colotl allowed to remain in U.S. for another year

This university student has been given another year to complete her studies. We must hope the DREAM Act is the law by then. - - Donna Poisl

By Laura Diamond, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

As Jessica Colotl sat in a classroom taking a final exam at Kennesaw State University Tuesday, federal immigration officials sent word she can remain in the country for another year.

Colotl, an illegal immigrant brought to this country as a child, was nearly deported to Mexico last spring following an arrest for a traffic violation on campus, but the federal government granted her a yearlong deferment so she could complete a degree in political science.

That reprieve was set to expire Thursday.
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