undocumented immigrants

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

September 18, 2019

UC president Janet Napolitano stepping down

Napolitano, the first woman to be named president of the 10-campus system, has served in the role since 2013.

Michael Burke

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 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

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

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

February 26, 2018

Oakland schools superintendent pledges continued support for undocumented students

In response to warnings of potential ICE raids, Oakland reiterates support for undocumented immigrant families.

Theresa Harrington