The star was born in the United States, and is a proud Mexican-American woman.
All my people are getting attacked."
“The children,” she continued.
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“I don’t understand.
I’m so sorry.
I wish I could do something, but I can’t.
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I don’t know what to do.
I’ll try everything, I promise.”
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Gomez was born in Texas, but she’s often spoken of her Mexican heritage.
The number is expected to includebreaking up familieswith mixed statuses.
TheOnly Murders in the Buildingactress wrote about the direct effect that immigration has had on her family.
“My grandparents followed, and my father was born in Texas soon after.
In 1992, I was born a U.S. citizen thanks to their bravery and sacrifice.”
Gomez said then that she thought about undocumented immigrants “every day.”
I feel afraid for my country."
