Jesus Atilano,18, leans over to give his mother Emma a kiss while she does the dishes on Thursday, March 14, 2013. Jesus crossed over the U.S.-Mexico border at the age of one and is seeking legal immigration status through the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) program. Although several business in Santa Rosa have expressed interest in hiring Atilano, he has been unable to apply as he waits for his DACA application. (Conner Jay/The Press Democrat)
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