Christopher Alam

Court Win Brings Relief for TPS Holders, Though Uncertainty Remains

Jhony Silva has lived in the US under TPS for 30 years. While a Dec. ruling blocked the Trump Admin from terminating the program, his future is uncertain.

‘I Haven’t Felt This Venezuelan in a Long Time’

For ACoM Associate Editor Pilar Marrero, the U.S. assault on Venezuela marks the first sign of change and, possibly, hope for the country in decades.

As Murder Trial Starts, Mural for Killed ‘Grandpa’ Vicha to Come Down

San Francisco’s Historic Preservation Committee decided not to grant historic landmark status to a mural commemorating ‘Grandpa’ Vicha Ratanapakdee.

San Francisco Hospital Workers Demand Safety at Vigil for Murdered Colleague

San Francisco hospital workers say their concerns about lack of safety protocols and inadequate staffing are going unheard.

Fawzia Mirza on Mentoring a New Generation of Muslim Filmmakers 

Filmmaker Fawzia Mirza reflects on how grants and fellowships empower Muslim artists to tell authentic, universal stories that challenge stereotypes and center joy.

Bay Area Groups Escalate Arms Embargo Demands at Port of Oakland

Several organizations and local labor unions have joined in calls for an end to shipments of cargo bound for Israel from the port of Oakland.

‘In the Trenches’ With Rizpah Bellard, Fresno’s Lone Black Female Rancher

As the only Black female rancher in Fresno, and possibly all of California, Rizpah Bellard says her identity shows others what's possible.

ICE Arrests Prominent British Journalist and Vocal Critic of Israel

Hamdi was speaking at an event for CAIR, which described his arrest as another attack on Americans' right to free speech.

Local Curfews, Trump Tariffs: Arab Grocers in San Francisco Band Together to Weather the Storm

Many are turning to a group purchasing model honed over years of experience in fights for labor and economic justice.

‘A Big Blow’ — Dept. of Ed Cuts Funding for Minority Serving Institutions

On September 10th, the U.S Education Department announced the end of $350 million in discretionary funding for MSI grant programs.

How One Women-Led Bay Area Group is Helping Push a Middle Eastern Cultural Renaissance

Mother Armenia produces parties, curates art exhibitions, hosts a radio show, and fund raises for humanitarian efforts in Palestine, Lebanon, and Armenia.

San Francisco Protestors Slam Mayor for Tepid Response to ICE Raids

Critics say the mayor and SFPD are policing protestors while protecting federal immigration agents in a city that celebrates its sanctuary status.

Fear Grows for U.S. Iranians Over Travel Ban, ICE Raids, and War With Israel

Over 130 Iranians have been arrested or detained by ICE in the three weeks since Israel launched its 12-day war with Iran on June 13.

Veterans Condemn Military Deployment in L.A. ICE Raids

President Trump’s deployment of federal troops to support Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids in L.A. has sparked outcry from many veterans nationwide.

Homeless Sweeps, ICE Raids and the Erosion of Due Process

In police sweeps of homeless encampments and the militarized crackdown on immigrants, the rights of already-marginalized groups are being stripped bare.

‘I Am Not Just an Immigrant. I Am a Human Being’ — Dreamer Speaks Out About ICE Detention

19-year-old Ximena Arias-Cristobal is among the 2.5 million Dreamers in the US whose lives are being upended by the Trump Administration's mass deportation campaign.

Pro-Palestine Students Dig in Despite Government, University Crackdowns

Activists say pressure from the government and university administrators is driving more students to join in the protests.

California Civil Rights Department Launches Program to Combat Discrimination in Businesses

The “Welcome In” program is one of several initiatives created in direct response to reported increases in hate and discrimination in California.

Majority of Americans Say Japanese Internment Was ‘Shameful’

A YouGov poll finds most Americans disapprove of the country's wartime internment of Japanese though remain divided on the question of reparations.

California AG Says State’s ICE Facilities Need ‘Drastic Improvements’

A new 165-page report from the Department of Justice finds that all of the state’s six privately-operated detention facilities are failing to meet basic requirements.

Study Finds Black Migrants Face Systemic Bias, Racism in US Immigration Courts

The report cites systemic bias and discrimination in U.S. immigration courts, leading to a lack of due process and substantial delays in cases.

‘Lawless’ — Rep. Raskin of Maryland Denounces Trump’s Handling of Abrego Garcia Case 

Raskin slammed the White House, demanding President Trump restore Abrego Garcia's due process rights and "return him to his loved ones" in the US.

In the Heart of San Francisco, Yemeni Immigrants Reshape a Community

Immigrants from Yemen and the Arab world celebrated the end of Ramadan in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood, a hub for the city's Muslim community.

Mahmoud Khalil Deportation Revives Century of Citizen Rights Violations

For student activists, visa holders and immigrants, history is repeating itself. 

Latinos to Comprise Majority of CA Workforce by 2040

Latinos will make up a majority of California’s labor force by the next decade, according to a new report.

UC Berkeley Gaza Protest Encampment Echoes Past Movements

As the fate of Palestinians remains uncertain, UC Berkeley students are reiterating their protests against Israel’s war in Gaza.

Legal Experts Urge Farm Workers Along California’s Central Coast to Report Scammers

Lawyers with the Center for Migrant Rights say farm workers victimized by scammers should seek legal aid to prevent future abuses and potentially find justice.

As Risks Escalate, Wave of Community Resistance to ICE Enforcement Spreads

Live Fri | As ICE enforcement intensifies nationwide, communities are mounting legal, local, and grassroots resistance. Experts examine escalating raids, community defense efforts, risks to public safety, and whether a broader immigrant rights movement is emerging.

Court Win Brings Relief for TPS Holders, Though Uncertainty Remains

Jhony Silva has lived in the US under TPS for 30 years. While a Dec. ruling blocked the Trump Admin from terminating the program, his future is uncertain.

The Healers of MacArthur Park

LA's MacArthur Park has come to embody many of the city's ills, from crime to homelessness and drugs. Still, not everyone is ready to give up on it.