05/27/2025
Message to the President of the United States, Donald J. Trump
From: Marco
Subject: Petition for a Second Chance as a Father, Worker, and Human Being
Mr. President,
With all due respect, I address you as a man who acknowledges his mistakes, but who can also demonstrate his achievements. My name is Marco, and I write to you with my heart in my hand, from a place of humility, to tell you my story and ask for an opportunity that could change my life, that of my daughter, and my family.
Ignorance
In 2002, when I was just 16 years old, I was working as a plumber's assistant in Mexico. At the time, my 13-year-old sister became pregnant, and I made a life-changing decision: I crossed the border into the United States with the sole purpose of helping her. I was young, with no knowledge of laws or rights. I didn't understand the legal implications or the risks. But I understood the value of family, and that's what drove me.
I achieved my goal and returned to Mexico. And although I made mistakes, I also had many triumphs. They weren't economic triumphs, but rather triumphs of character and faith. I learned to help others and decided to serve my community by joining the Mexican police force. It was my way of giving back, of directing my life toward good.
Fear
In 2008, I lived through a devastating experience that I can't yet describe publicly, but I am willing to reveal to the relevant authorities if they give me the opportunity. That event filled me with fear, not out of cowardice, but because of the severity of the internal corruption within the police force where I worked. That fear forced me to flee, to protect my life and my integrity.
Today, I regret not having been able to do things correctly. But I am human, and like all human beings, I make mistakes. I'll probably never be perfect, but if there were a perfect immigration judge, I would ask for one thing: a second chance to prove that I'm a good man, a good father, a good neighbor, and, above all, a tireless worker for the well-being of my family.
My Life Today
You can see some of my efforts on the Lulu's Lunchbox page, where I work hard to support my family. Everything I do, I do for my daughter, Lucero, a U.S. citizen, and my greatest motivation for wanting to emerge from the shadows.
I know the immigration system has many flaws. Presidents, congressmen, and senators say so. Every four years, it's used as a political weapon. But meanwhile, those of us who want to do things right remain trapped between the law, prejudice, and neglect.
I ask you, Mr. President, to also listen to those who deserve a chance. Many people in my community, American citizens, know me. They could speak for me. And I know that if you listened to their voices, you would see that my story is not that of a criminal, but that of a father who only wants justice and dignity.
Unity and Hope
Politics and religion have divided us, but I believe in unity. I believe in what human beings can do when we put aside hatred and truly listen to each other. You, Mr. President, survived an assassination attempt in Pennsylvania and what you call a political witch hunt. I don't know if I will survive this (immigration) witch hunt, but I can tell you that many of us identify with your struggle.
In June 2015, at the end of your speech on immigration, you acknowledged that there are also good migrants. That phrase gave me hope. I am one of those good migrants, and I am ready to prove it.
To the General Public
If you, who are reading this, support and understand me, share this message. If you disagree, share it as well to show that hatred has no color, race, or flag. Neither does justice.
Sincerely,
Marco
Father. Hardworking. A man who still believes in second chance 🙏🏼
