immigration policy

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 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.

Carolyn Jones

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 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

September 1, 2017

The DACA decision is down to one man and one man only: President Trump

President should keep DACA in place until Congress has a chance to enact the bipartisan Dream Act.

Frank Sharry

September 1, 2017

California colleges undaunted by Trump's decision to phase out DACA

Undocumented students will continue to be welcome at UC, CSU and community colleges, education leaders say.

Carolyn Jones

August 27, 2017

As schools reopen, teachers will have a difficult time avoiding the Trump fallout

Teachers can respond to students' concerns by encouraging discussion.

Louis Freedberg

February 23, 2017

Officials urge undocumented students to apply for Dream Act grants and pledge protection

With only a week before the application deadline, the number of California Dream Act applications remains well behind last year's. The Trump administration's plans to deport undocumented people is heightening fears of Dreamer students, despite state pledges to protect their identities.

Larry Gordon

January 30, 2017

California universities protest Trump immigration order, offer help to students and faculty

California attracts the most international students of any state, and so its universities are especially concerned about the new Trump administration's restrictions on immigration and visits.

Larry Gordon

November 14, 2016

Bilingual education vote in California another shift from bitter 1990s conflicts

Voter support for the ballot measure reflects the state's movement toward a multiracial and multiethnic society.

Louis Freedberg