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Tag: Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
November 29, 2018

In limbo, DACA students look to Congress again for help

A court decision this month requires the government to keep accepting DACA renewal applications, but the Trump administration is calling for the Supreme Court to step in. In the meantime, some young immigrants look to the newly elected House of Representatives.

Zaidee Stavely
October 24, 2018

California colleges get funding to expand services to undocumented college students

The grants will provide legal aid, mental health services, and career support to undocumented students and their families.

Zaidee Stavely
April 19, 2018

Will 2018 be the year of the young voter in California?

Students throughout the state are showing more interest in “high school voter education weeks” than ever before.

David Washburn
March 5, 2018

California college aid applications for undocumented students surge by deadline

The California Dream Act grants can be used for tuition at public and private colleges and universities in the state.

Larry Gordon
February 27, 2018

Applications for California grants to undocumented college students lag as officials encourage more

Under the California Dream Act, low-income undocumented students can receive aid to help pay for their college education. Fears about possible deportation and confusion over DACA may be causing some not to apply. Officials urge students to file by the March 2 deadline.

Larry Gordon
January 2, 2018

California education issues to watch in 2018 — and predictions of what will happen

Place your bets: CTA troubles, pension woes, student deportations, battles with Trump, tax reform and other issues.

John Fensterwald
September 15, 2017

Teachers who are DACA recipients help ease anxiety of undocumented students

Drawing on their experience, teachers with DACA status have been comforting undocumented students.

George White
September 15, 2017

Momentum shifts in favor of Dreamers, just 10 days after Trump ends DACA program

The fate of undocumented immigrants is now in the hands of Congress.

Louis Freedberg
September 12, 2017

Instead of clarity, Trump's pronouncements on DACA trigger confusion and anxiety

Trump's comments that he "loves" DACA recipient seem at odds with push to repeal the program giving them relief from deportation along with permission to work in the United States

Louis Freedberg
September 12, 2017

California pledges $30 million for Dreamers to pay for college, legal help

Funding is intended to help those threatened by Trump's decision to end DACA

Carolyn Jones
September 8, 2017

UC sues Trump over order to end protections for 'Dreamers'

UC President Janet Napolitano seeks to stop the reversal of the program she helped create.

Carolyn Jones
September 6, 2017

Long shadow is cast over DACA debate by 9/11 attacks

Can Congress channel the spirit that prevailed in Washington on Sept. 6, 2001, when Mexican President Vicente Fox addressed a joint session of Congress?

Louis Freedberg