Immigrants

August 13, 2019

Federal government to restrict green cards for immigrants who could use food stamps or other aid in future

There is some evidence that California immigrant families are already disenrolling their children from public benefit programs, even though they are still eligible.

Zaidee Stavely

November 14, 2018

Trump's proposed regulations limiting benefits for immigrants could hurt many US-born children

The Trump administration proposes to deny people green cards for using Medi-Cal or food stamps. Benefits received by U.S. citizen children cannot be taken into account, under the draft regulations. But experts say parents could pull hundreds of thousands of California children out of health and nutrition programs out of fear.

Zaidee Stavely

October 25, 2018

Non-citizen parents hesitant to register for San Francisco’s school board elections

San Francisco is the only city in California where parents without U.S. citizenship are allowed to vote in school board elections, but only 49 registered, amid warnings that ICE could find their addresses.

Zaidee Stavely

May 20, 2018

Innovative high school for new immigrant students a model in California

One of two international high schools in California, the small Oakland campus offers special programs for immigrant students.

Theresa Harrington

January 11, 2018

Schools become a 'safe haven' for Salvadoran students in wake of crackdown

More than 50,000 U.S.-born students in California have Salvadoran parents who had temporary protected status.

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

April 25, 2017

Judge blocks Trump's order to withhold funding to 'sanctuary' jurisdictions

Nearly 60 California school districts have declared themselves safe havens for undocumented immigrants.

Carolyn Jones

February 23, 2017

California State University extends protections for undocumented students

The chancellor's statement is the latest salvo in colleges' protest of federal immigration policies.

Carolyn Jones

February 5, 2017

School districts step up protections for immigrant students

More school districts vow to protect immigrant students despite threats from the Trump administration.

Carolyn Jones

November 9, 2016

Undocumented students react with fear and anger to election results

President Obama established DACA — Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals — in 2012 through an executive order. With a stroke of a pen when he takes office, Trump can eliminate the program.

Jane Meredith Adams

May 30, 2016

Many Dream Act scholarships for undocumented students go unused

Some students are not utilizing the Cal Grants they have been awarded.

Larry Gordon