Protest for Mercedes Gonzales, a Nashville teen facing deportation because of 287(g), after she was ARRESTED for driving five miles over the speed limit and without a driver’s license. <3[FIGHT(!)racial+profiling]

Demonstration organized together by TIRRC, the Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition.

The Tennessean: Crowd protests Mexican teen’s potential deportation: Protesters fight for Mexican teen caught speeding.

Nashville Public Radio: TIRRC Challenges Teenager’s Deportation and 287(g) Program.

Planning

Planning.

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In front of the county jail.

In front of the county lockup.

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Delivering Mercedes' graduation cap and a letter to the Nashville Sheriff.

Delivering Mercedes’ graduation cap and a letter to the Nashville Sheriff.

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Marching

Marching.

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“Where is the justice? Immigrant students need diplomas not deportation!”

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SO cute!

The littlest activist.

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"THE FIRST DUTY OF SOCIETY IS JUSTICE."

“THE FIRST DUTY OF SOCIETY IS JUSTICE.”

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Mercedes petitioning.

Mercedes petitioning.

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Mercedes' lawyer press conferencing.

Mercedes’ lawyer press conferencing.

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The side of the county courthouse.

The side of the county courthouse.