Meet Julian Miramontes: 14-year-old California boy who built an app to help immigrants know their rights during ICE raids

15 February 2026 Vanshika

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A 14-year-old Los Angeles student, Julian Miramontes, has developed a mobile app, 'Know Your Rights,' to empower immigrants by explaining their legal protections. This innovative tool, which won the Congressional App Challenge, uses simple language and quizzes to demystify complex rights, aiming to reduce fear and uncertainty within his community.

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