Christopher Alam

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.

A ‘Lifeline’ for Day Laborers in West Sonoma County

Confronting rising costs, a tightening labor market, and stepped up immigration enforcement, workers here are turning to a local day labor center for help.
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Can Prop 1 Mitigate California’s Housing Crisis?

Oct 13 | California voters will weigh Proposition 1, an $11.25 billion housing bond funding affordable housing, homeownership, farmworker housing and veterans’ programs amid the state’s deep housing affordability crisis this November election.

For Black Voters, Midterms Hinge on Uneven Turnout, Redistricting

Black voters impact on the midterms will depend on whether they turn out and whether they can elect a candidate of their choice.

As Midterms Near, Rights Groups Help Voters Navigate Voting Barriers

As the Nov. 3 midterm elections approach, voting rights groups are mobilizing nationwide to help voters overcome an array of barriers.