“We should be a nation that welcomes immigrants, keeps families togethe...” — Diane Guerrero Quote

“We should be a nation that welcomes immigrants, keeps families together, and ensures that everyone gets a fair day in court.”

“Immigrants are working hard to give our families a better life. Isn't that what the American Dream is?”

“As a kid, I felt like I had no voice, felt like I had no options, and that's what drove me to this really dark place.”

“I feel like you can't really be truthful as an artist and empathize with the human experience unless you know your truth, and you're not living a lie.”

“We have to educate our communities about the immigration system and dispel the myths that have been fed to us. Immigration isn't going to go away. A wall isn't going to 'solve' the issue.”

“I love making dishes that my mother used to make.”

“Sometimes it is easy... to enhance your prestige by not exercising your responsibility, but that's not been the tradition of the court.”

“There are bombshells that happen in court. Especially when the defense doesn't share discovery of material the way the prosecution does, and so surprises always happen. Things pop out without warning.”

“In 2012, the Supreme Court upheld President Obama's overreaching mandate that forces every American to purchase health insurance or face a fine.”

“I think it's pathetic that a court of law cannot be in a vacuum of the legal system, without the influence of the public threatening to do great bodily harm to people and property. It's really a pathetic statement for our country.”

“When you go into court you are putting your fate into the hands of twelve people who weren't smart enough to get out of jury duty.”

“Even though I had success on the court, I didn't love being out there alone.”