Santiago Mendez is facing deportation after his arrest two years ago. He says that his ordeal has taken a toll on his family, and fears being separated from them. Mendez appeared at a news conference with members of the Adopt an Immigrant program which is calling for President Obama to address immigration reform.
Additional reporting by Karen Marcus
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