ELECTIONS

Arizona 'dreamer' Belen Sisa at the Democratic National Convention

Belen Sisa, of Gilbert, was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The 22-year-old is a page for the Arizona delegation at the Democratic National Convention.
Belen Sisa, of Gilbert, was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The 22-year-old is a page for the Arizona delegation at the Democratic National Convention.
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“For someone who was so scared of participating in anything, and coming out and doing this, it’s pretty hard to believe I’m standing in the middle of it all,” said Belen Sisa, 22, now of Gilbert.
“For someone who was so scared of participating in anything, and coming out and doing this, it’s pretty hard to believe I’m standing in the middle of it all,” said Belen Sisa, 22, now of Gilbert.
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Belen Sisa initially supported U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders and worked for his campaign in Arizona. But she said she will be urging her family -- whose legal status ranges from undocumented to legal -- to vote for Clinton.
Belen Sisa initially supported U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders and worked for his campaign in Arizona. But she said she will be urging her family -- whose legal status ranges from undocumented to legal -- to vote for Clinton.
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Belen Sisa helps Jose Miranda, state director for Bernie Sanders, with his tie.
Belen Sisa helps Jose Miranda, state director for Bernie Sanders, with his tie.
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U.S. Rep. Ruben Gallego with Belen Sisa on the convention floor.
U.S. Rep. Ruben Gallego with Belen Sisa on the convention floor.
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U.S. Rep. Ruben Gallego with Belen Sisa.
U.S. Rep. Ruben Gallego with Belen Sisa.
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Belen Sisa is one of millions of so-called "dreamers," undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children. Many have been shielded from deportation by President Barack Obama’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.
Belen Sisa is one of millions of so-called "dreamers," undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children. Many have been shielded from deportation by President Barack Obama’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.
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