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The immigration attorney for Dennis Rivera-Sarmiento, a 19 year-old undocumented immigrant from Honduras who is currently at risk of deportation, asked Thursday for help from the Houston Independent School District.

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Undocumented Student Arrested After Incident At Local High School Might Request Asylum

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Posted on April 10, 2018 · Dennis Rivera Sarmiento was released last week but is still at risk of deportation

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Texas ‘Dreamers’ Are Disappointed With Congress But Will Keep Asking For Help In 2018

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