“Citizenship is more than a legal status; it is an opportunity to shape the nation that has given me so much. And I cannot wait to use this power for good!

The first way I plan to do that? Voting.”

— Isabel Latz, newly-naturalized U.S. citizen

(From the March 10, 2025 El Paso Matters article “Opinion: As a new citizen, I’ll use my voice and vote for good”)

As of this month, I am fortunate to call myself a citizen of the United States. This country, where I have lived, worked, and studied for the past 12 years, is now officially my home. It is where I married my soulmate, where our child was born, and where I have built a life alongside people from the United States, Mexico, and all over the world. They are my family, my friends, and my community.

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