Luis Juárez (center) and supporters march to Legislative Building to ask GOP lawmakers to speak to President Trump on his behalf. (Photo: Greg Childress/ NC Newsline)
A GoFundMe account for Luis Juárez, the former Duke University bus driver who lost his protected immigration status and his job today, has nearly reached the $15,000 goal organizers set. As of midday Monday, contributions topped $11,200 from 375 donations.
Late Friday, the fund had raised more than $7,400 from 279 donations. The money will help Juárez with at least two months of living expenses, the organizers said, and also help him retain a lawyer.
Duke senior Michael Ramos announced the GoFundMe page Thursday during a press conference at the Legislative Building in Raleigh. Ramos and about 50 Duke students and other supporters traveled to Raleigh to ask U.S. Sen. Ted Budd (R-NC) and state Republican leaders to use their influence with Trump to help Juarez retain his protected status…