Masavi Perea-Montes de Oca, organizing director for Chispa Arizona, became a naturalized citizen in April 2022. The same day, he registered to vote.
Masavi Perea-Montes de Oca waited decades for his right to vote — years of experiencing anguish, fear and trauma due to his undocumented status.
“Becoming a citizen gives me peace of mind, but it also gives me a responsibility and a privilege, which is voting," Perea-Montes told La Voz.It's a story shared by millions of undocumented immigrants living in the U.S. Yet for so many, obtaining a legal stay still does not grant them the right to vote.“Many things that happen in the community are because people vote or don't vote.
“At Chispa Arizona we believe that environmental justice must have a democracy that reflects our values and principles. And that cannot be achieved if the people do not have access to vote and with that, elect politicians who represent us,” Juarez said. “As a storyteller, I have a responsibility to give people the opportunity to tell their own stories," Steinkamp said."Perea-Montes' story, apart from being good, is inspiring."
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