March 23, 2023
Family reunited after four years separated by immigration policy
A Central Valley dad was finally able to return to the U.S., after almost four years separated from his family by a Trump-era immigration policy.
EdSource stories tagged with:
immigration policy
August 16, 2021
How immigration policy forced a California family apart and disrupted their education
"My kids put their heart into their studies, and I feel like I'm clipping their wings," said Ruiz Arévalos, who was forced to stay in Mexico two years ago.
Zaidee Stavely
August 16, 2021
In their own words: How the college plans of three siblings were derailed | VIDEO
José Luis Ruiz Arévalos was forced to stay in Mexico two years ago, when U.S. Consulate officers decided that under Trump administration guidance, he was likely to become a "public charge." Since he has been gone, the college plans for three oldest children in his family have unraveled.
Jennifer Molina
July 20, 2021
With DACA hopes dashed, California students look to Congress
Thousands of high school and college students in California have applications that were put on hold after the judge's decision.
Zaidee Stavely
January 20, 2021
Immigration reform proposed by Biden could alleviate anxiety, fear for thousands of California children
About 750,000 K-12 students in California schools — about 1 in 8 — are estimated to have an undocumented parent.
Zaidee Stavely
July 28, 2020
Trump administration refuses to accept new applications for DACA program
Trump administration will continue limit DACA program, which provides temporary relief from deportation for undocumented students.
Betty Márquez Rosales
January 31, 2020
As Trump administration tightens rules on green cards, schools reach out to families
We discuss with researcher Randy Capps of the Migration Policy Institute the Trump Administration's new restrictions on who can seek green cards for permanent residency.
EdSource staff
January 31, 2020
California school officials reassure immigrant parents after ruling limiting benefits
School officials report families are concerned about signing up for school lunch and other services.
Zaidee Stavely
January 9, 2020
How Supreme Court DACA case could affect U.S. citizen children
Children’s health could be affected by Supreme Court DACA ruling, advocates say.
Zaidee Stavely
November 8, 2019
University of California heads to Supreme Court to defend protections for undocumented immigrants
Thousands of California college students, graduates and employees would be at risk of deportation if DACA is terminated.
Zaidee Stavely
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
December 29, 2018
Episode 87, Dec. 29, 2018: The year in review in California education
This week, John and Louis review memorable events and stories from 2018 and revisit some of John's predictions for the year and how they turned out. Plus an update from EdSource reporter Zaidee Stavely about the effect on children of the Trump administration's proposed restrictions on granting green cards to immigrants who have received government aid.
EdSource staff
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 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
September 28, 2017
Immigration crackdown taking heavy toll on California students
Tears, stress and absenteeism are increasingly common among immigrant students, teachers say.