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Reyna Montoya

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🌵AZ raised w/ roots in 🇲🇽🇺🇸🇨🇳 🐾Dog Mom 💡Founder & CEO @AlientoAZ 🏆Forbes 30Under30 📚ASU | GCU | Harvard ✨W/ DACA fighting 4 permanency 😣 🗣️ Let’s talk coffee, hikes, dance, mental health, education, politics, social impact, entrepreneurship & immigration

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Reyna Montoya @reynaemontoya.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Powerful. Family. Culture. Joy. Purpose! Seguimos aquí América 🇺🇸 The only thing more powerful than hate is LOVE 🫶🏼 TOGETHER WE ARE AMERICA!
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Reyna Montoya @reynaemontoya.bsky.social · 04/01/2026
Thank you Juan for sharing!
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Reyna Montoya @reynaemontoya.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
Joining forces with I am a Voter & Eva Longoria to ensure Latino voters help protect democracy by exercising our right to vote. This #HispanicHeritageMonth, don’t take your right to vote for granted. As a Dreamer I can’t vote, so I’m counting on you to register to vote 🗳️ #iamavoter #alientoaz
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Reyna Montoya @reynaemontoya.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
This is horrible. We can disagree with someone’s politics but should never become so desensitized that we wish ill to another human being.
apnews.com
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk in critical condition after being shot at Utah college event
Charlie Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA, is in critical condition at a hospital after being shot Wednesday at a Utah event, a law enforcement offi...
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 03/09/2025
Breaking News: A federal appeals court blocked President Trump’s use of the Alien Enemies Act to quickly remove Venezuelans from the U.S.
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Appeals Court Blocks Trump’s Use of Alien Enemies Act to Deport Venezuelans
The ruling was a setback for the Trump administration on the mass deportation of immigrants, one of its domestic policy goals.
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Juan Escalante @juanescalante.com · 03/09/2025
A divided three-judge panel of the New Orleans-based U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit granted a preliminary injunction barring deportations under the 1798 Alien Enemies Act.
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Reyna Montoya @reynaemontoya.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
This Labor Day let’s remember immigrants are part of US ✨🦋
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Marnie McKim @marniemarns.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
Arizona Dreamer explains "dark cloud" of uncertainty @abc15.com @alientoaz.bsky.social @reynaemontoya.bsky.social youtu.be/DjLsxwzlkKA?...
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Reyna Montoya @reynaemontoya.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
One of the most beautiful compliments I’ve ever gotten is when immigrant mommas tell me I remind them of their daughters 🥹 We are because of your sacrifices
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Juan Escalante @juanescalante.com · 05/03/2025
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, MARCO RUBIO! “[Marco] Rubio, who has been a Russia hawk and Ukraine supporter, has told people he is upset by his lack of foreign policy influence despite being, on paper at least, the administration’s top diplomat.”
vanityfair.com
Trump, Ukraine, and the Meme-ing of Marco Rubio
Why the secretary of state’s stone-like posture during the Zelenskyy meltdown might have been exactly as telling as observed.
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Reyna Montoya @reynaemontoya.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
As we continue to watch the #StateOfTheUnion let us NOT forget that immigrants and Dreamers are: Our teachers Our neighbors Our students Our nurses Our farm workers Our friends Our family Our co-workers Our church members Let's remember we are better together <3
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an illustration of the statue of liberty with the words " america is better because of immigrants "
ALT: an illustration of the statue of liberty with the words " america is better because of immigrants "
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Reyna Montoya @reynaemontoya.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
Immigrants are part of the solution -- not the problem. Dreamers like Yadira embody the American Dream. She grew up undocumented in AZ, applied for DACA, studied math & is a math teacher in the community that saw her grow up & volunteers at Aliento <3 We're so proud of you! Thank you Rep Ansari!
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Reyna Montoya @reynaemontoya.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
Praying for a safe flight ✈️ Excited to spend these next days with Ashoka fellows to foster collaboration in solving today’s most pressing global problems. Always a privilege to represent Aliento and the incredible work we do to support our youth 🥰
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Juan Escalante @juanescalante.com · 26/02/2025
Give me your wealthy people, very high-level people, your $5 million dollars
An AI-generated image of the Statue of Liberty made of GOLD wearing a red sash with the words FOR SALE in white block font
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Reyna Montoya @reynaemontoya.bsky.social · 02/02/2025
On Friday, at the rally on ASU’s Tempe campus, Perla Sánchez overcame her fears. “Personally, I feel afraid for my classmates. I also feel afraid for myself, because I am impacted by this,” she said. “I feel afraid for my family and friends.” azluminaria.org/2025/01/31/s... #Dreamers #DACA
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Reyna Montoya @reynaemontoya.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
So proud of our Sun Devils who showed up Aliento at ASU for our Peaceful Solidarity Rally to send a message that Dreamers are NOT alone. We had about 1k people who showed up and more than 4.6k people have signed up our letter. Please support students and sing the letter bit.ly/asudreamers 🔱
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Reyna Montoya @reynaemontoya.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
Schools are for learning! There no place for discrimination and harassment! bit.ly/asudreamers 🔱
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Reyna Montoya @reynaemontoya.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
I love America, and because I do we CANNOT forget that the US forcibly relocated & incarcerated about 120,000 people of Japanese descent in 10 concentration camps. About two-thirds were U.S. citizens.
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Reyna Montoya @reynaemontoya.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
My heart hurts to know that we as humans keep using fear to justifying hurting one another As someone who grew up undocumented & is currently protected by DACA I know that all we want is an opportunity to live our lives, go to school, work, & ensure our future generations have a better future
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Reyna Montoya @reynaemontoya.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
Do we really want to become the country where ICE goes into schools where little children are trying to learn? www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/i...
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CPS says ICE agents 'showed up' at Chicago school, Secret Service says it was them
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were seen at a Chicago school Friday afternoon, according to officials with the city's public school district, though a spokesperson for the agency deni...
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Murshed Zaheed @murshedz.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
NEW. The Trump regime is removing Marines "on standby to provide support for the California wildfires" to the border. Guess they rather see California burn while wasting resources on the Trump/Miller's border adventure www.politico.com/news/2025/01...
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Reyna Montoya @reynaemontoya.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
“There are two types of laws: just and unjust. One has not only a legal but a moral responsibility to obey just laws. Conversely, one has a moral responsibility to disobey unjust laws.” Let us not forget the words of MLK Jr.
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Reyna Montoya @reynaemontoya.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
To all our Dreamers and children of immigrants, you are not alone! You matter, and the U.S. you and your family still have rights. Let's remember we have to support one another <3!
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Reyna Montoya @reynaemontoya.bsky.social · 31/12/2024
Serotonin boost 🩷
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Reyna Montoya @reynaemontoya.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
This is just heartbreaking! People need to know what is happening to mothers and U.S. citizen children.
theguardian.com
Ice deports mother and children, including newborn twins, to Mexico
Despite the infants being US citizens, Christina Salazar and all four of her children were put on a plane on 11 December
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Reyna Montoya @reynaemontoya.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
Before the day ends: Humans rights include Dreamers Human rights include undocumented families Human rights include children of immigrants Human rights include immigrants 🦋
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Aaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 08/12/2024
Not just unconscionable and un-American, also wildly illegal, wildly unconstitutional, and wildly ignorant of how deportation actually works. As always, when we assess these remarks, remember that Donald Trump has virtually no clue how anything works, and the media doesn’t push him on detail.
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HuffPost @huffpost.com · 09/12/2024
Pope Francis unveiled a nativity featuring a baby Jesus nestled in a Palestinian keffiyeh.
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Pope Francis Unveils Christmas Nativity With Baby Jesus Atop A Keffiyeh
The pontiff declared "Enough wars, enough violence!" while presenting a scene by two Palestinian artists near the Vatican on Saturday.
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Reyna Montoya @reynaemontoya.bsky.social · 08/12/2024
This is horrible in so many ways. We can’t forget that abuse and human rights violations will skyrocket when we move proposals like this.
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Incoming Missouri state lawmaker introduces bill to give $1K to anyone who turns in illegal migrants
An incoming Missouri state lawmaker introduced a bill to offer $1,000 to people who turn in illegal migrants to authorities.
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Reyna Montoya @reynaemontoya.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
Private prisons incentive is to detain more people! CoreCivic had to rebrand itself for the thousand of civil rights violations including SA and many more atrocities. amp.theguardian.com/us-news/2024...
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Revealed: Biden lays groundwork to expand immigration jails as Trump readies for office | US immigration | The Guardian
In the past year, the Biden administration has extended contracts for private sector jails before Trump’s plan for mass deportations
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Gabe Ortíz @tusk81.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
“For those who secured and renewed #DACA permits, the benefits have been life-changing. With DACA, @reynaemontoya.bsky.social for the first time was able to work legally, get health and dental care, and obtain a driver’s license.” DACA recipients also contribute billions as workers and consumers.
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Reyna Montoya @reynaemontoya.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
The Dreamers and children of immigrants I know are filled of love, determination and strength. All of that because our parents taught us so much. Know you’re not alone 🩷
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Juan Escalante @juanescalante.com · 21/11/2024
“Texas authorities say they are prepared to offer President-elect Donald Trump 1,400-acres (567 hectares) of land along the US-Mexico border to build detention facilities for undocumented migrants.”
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Texas offers Trump land for migrant 'deportation facilities' - BBC News
The president-elect has repeatedly pledged to deport millions of undocumented migrants once in office.
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Douglas Rivlin @douglasrivlin.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
Republicans are unable to talk about immigrants or immigration without lying. Incapable! Speaker Johnson says there are 3 to 4 million ‘dangerous’ migrants. Not even close. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
washingtonpost.com
Analysis | Johnson says there are 3 to 4 million ‘dangerous’ migrants. Not even close.
The House speaker’s figure is at least three times higher than official statistics on undocumented immigrants with criminal records.
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Reyna Montoya @reynaemontoya.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
I’ve been heartbroken… holding so many emotions post election. Yet one thing I know to be true in my heart. Our team of students, interns, volunteers hard and heart work transcends words. Thank you for bringing me joy and reminding me that there is still goodness in this world 🩷 #Dreamers
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Reyna Montoya @reynaemontoya.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
Meeting with students today who are impacted by the threat of family separation was disheartening and inspiring at the same time. We can’t let fear rule our lives. We need to continue to lead with love and compassion 🩷
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Reyna Montoya @reynaemontoya.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
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Arizona’s new anti-immigration law reignites decade-old fears of racial profiling
Prop 314 serves as a painful reminder to those who lived through the state’s “show me your papers” era of unchecked aggression against immigrant families.
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 15/11/2024
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Defense Department, was the subject of a sexual assault complaint in 2017 in Monterey, Calif., according to public records and Hegseth’s lawyer. No charges were filed.
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Pete Hegseth, Trump’s Pick for Defense, Faced Sexual Assault Claim in 2017
A complaint involving Pete Hegseth was filed with the police in Monterey, Calif., but it led to no charges, according to public records and Mr. Hegseth’s lawyer.
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Reyna Montoya @reynaemontoya.bsky.social · 12/11/2024
Breathe in love - exhale fear
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Reyna Montoya @reynaemontoya.bsky.social · 11/11/2024
For those who don’t believe mass deportations will include people like Dreamers and Families you need to do your research on who Stephen Miller and Tom Homan are.
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Reyna Montoya @reynaemontoya.bsky.social · 02/01/2024
Happy 2024 🥂✨ 2023 was filled with very highs and lows may this year bring stability, joy, and healing 💖
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Reyna Montoya @reynaemontoya.bsky.social · 28/11/2023
I need to sleep 🥹
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José Patiño @jrpatino12.bsky.social · 18/11/2023
It’s disappointing to see univision choosing political sides. Spanish voters deserve fair and just coverage. We are smart enough to choose the best option for our families and communities if we know what all presidential candidates are selling to our community.
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Reyna Montoya @reynaemontoya.bsky.social · 18/11/2023
It’s Friday night & 6 days from now will be my birthday. I’m turning the big 33! As a DACA recipient and someone who has been fighting for immigrant justice since I was a teenager being in my 30s hits differently. I love AZ and would love to stay home but I still need papers! Let’s get it done!
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