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Rep. Evans Honors Grandfather's Immigration Struggles

7/25/2025

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U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans draws inspiration from his grandfather, Cuauhtemoc Chavez, a poignant symbol of the immigration struggle. Arriving illegally at just five years old in 1929 and facing deportation as a teen, Chavez ultimately became a citizen in 1946 after bravely serving in WWII. Evans champions legal immigration while honoring his grandfather's challenging journey.

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U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans draws inspiration from his grandfather, Cuauhtemoc Chavez, a poignant symbol of the immigration struggle. Arriving illegally at just five years old in 1929 and facing deportation as a teen, Chavez ultimately became a citizen in 1946 after bravely serving in WWII. Evans champions legal immigration while honoring his grandfather's challenging journey.