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Between Deportation and War: The Plight of Yemeni Asylum Seekers

Yemeni asylum seekers face a years-long wait for their cases to be heard even as the threat of deportation looms and their home country slides back into war.

‘Find Your Ally’ Helps CA College Students Navigate a Treacherous Immigration Landscape

As legal pathways for immigration narrow, Find Your Ally offers a vital resource for DACA students and those seeking citizenship or permanent residency.

Trump Admin. Turns Away Asylum Seekers While Putting the Squeeze on Those Already Here

New rules proposed by USCIS recently would create significant barriers to employment for the nearly four million people here with pending asylum cases.

Hunger Strikers Protest Conditions at Adelanto ICE Detention Center

At least 20 immigrants detained at California’s Adelanto ICE Processing Center in San Bernardino County have gone on hunger strike.

New HUD Proposal Threatens Housing for Mixed Status Families

Advocates say the proposed rules threaten to tear families apart while increasing the risk of homelessness among other adverse consequences.

Senate Committee Advances Trump Pick to Head DHS

The move comes one day after a March 18 hearing in which Markwayne Mullin appeared to offer a more measured tone on immigration enforcement.

Voting Rights Advocates Sound Alarm as Trump Admin Seeks Control Over Elections

Voting rights experts say the efforts by the Trump White House could disenfranchise millions of voters in the run up to the November elections.

The Power Imbalance at the Root of the H-2A Farmworker Visa Program

Changes to the H-2A farmworker visa by the Trump Administration create more openings for exploitation and abuse, says journalist David Bacon.

Confusion and Concern as New Citizenship Requirements Take Effect

Starting October 20, applicants for U.S. citizenship will face a more rigorous civics and history exam, and a more invasive assessment of "moral character."

Inquilinos inmigrantes en California enfrentan acoso y amenazas de desalojo a pesar de las protecciones

Mientras las deportaciónes alimenta el miedo en las comunidades inmigrantes, los defensores dicen que los casos de acoso de inquilinos están aumentando.

Immigrant Tenants in CA Face Harassment, Threats of Eviction Despite Protections

As President Trump’s deportation agenda fuels fear in immigrant communities, advocates say cases of tenant discrimination and harassment are on the rise.

Central Coast Growers, Farmworkers Unite Against Ramped Up ICE Arrests

Farmworker advocates have joined with industry growers across California’s Central Coast to stand up for immigrants in the fields and on the streets. 

California Braces for Continued Escalation as Protestors Clash with ICE

Record ICE arrests in the past week have sparked protests around the country and a prolonged standoff in communities around Los Angeles.

Amid Immigrant Crackdowns, This Spanish Outlet Keeps Santa Maria Prepared

As federal deportation efforts cast a shadow of fear in Santa Maria, Tu Tiempo Digital is getting this majority-Latino city engaged.

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.