Jasmin Martinez was raised in Chicago, IL. Her parents are undocumented immigrants who came to the United States 23 years ago. Growing up in a mixed status family, she was told never to reveal her parents’ status because her family feared separation.  Also, she has witnessed first-hand how deportations are destroying families and her community. Jasmin is part of the Immigrant Youth Justice League (IYJL) and a member of Organized Communities Against Deportations (OCAD)- a network of organizations and individuals organizing to stop deportations.