The group was involved in advocacy surrounding the passing of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) bill.
He was concerned that his status would affect his ability to complete law school and sought others in similar situations.
In 2010, the network gained visibility with public demonstrations, including a four-month hike to Washington D.C. to lobby for the DREAM Act, and a student sit-in in Arizona in the offices of then Senator John McCain.
The bill allowed youth immigrants to get driver's licenses, work permits, and attend college.
In 2017, Cristina Jiménez Moreta, one of the co-founders of the organization, was awarded a MacArthur Fellowship for her advocacy surrounding the DACA bill.