undocumented immigrants

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

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 21, 2021

How California schools can help undocumented middle and high schoolers receive legal aid

Many students could benefit from meeting with attorneys before they turn 18 to help them identify options for legal residency, advocates say.

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

December 21, 2020

California students rush to apply for DACA for the first time in three years

Some attorneys are concerned that the agency could again stop accepting new applications.

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

July 28, 2020

One student’s journey to join the largest group of Latino students admitted to the University of California

After years of constant moving and economic instability, Johana Resendiz is now part of the history-making Latino students accepted into the UC system this year

Betty Márquez Rosales

July 13, 2020

Many undocumented youth remain in limbo after Supreme Court’s DACA decision

Undocumented youth eligible to submit first-time applications remain in limbo after Supreme Court’s DACA decision.

Betty Márquez Rosales

June 26, 2020

Napolitano says farewell to UC, advocates for affirmative action and Covid-19 research

UC’s first female president helped expand enrollment and successfully pushed to end testing as admissions requirement.

Larry Gordon

June 18, 2020

Supreme Court upholds DACA, protecting hundreds of thousands from deportation

The decision is a victory for DACA recipients who have been on edge for months.

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 12, 2019

University of California will support undocumented students, even if DACA ends

UC considering ways to help undocumented students stay in school, if their DACA status is terminated.

Zaidee Stavely

November 8, 2019

A quarter century on, schools in California now a welcoming place for undocumented students

Much has changed since voters approved Proposition 187, an initiative to expel undocumented students from its public schools and universities.

Louis Freedberg

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

November 4, 2019

Should non-citizens vote in Los Angeles school board elections?

Los Angeles, home to more immigrants than any region in California, could become the state’s second city to let non-citizen parents vote.

Michael Burke