If it weren't because she crossed the border, escaping poverty, nearly dying, escaping rape, and all the things that she experienced, this woman here wouldn't be the first Latina in the Midwest in Congress.
Ramirez shares her mother's immigrant story to highlight the courage of immigrants.
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Compared to other developed countries, the United States has among the worst health care outcomes. That is especially true for communities of color, who confront systemic barriers, biases and neglect when seeking necessary, life-saving medical care.
I also feel like it's a deplorable policy when being trafficked or smuggled seems to be the only way that people can come to seek asylum in this country.
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