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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.

Trump’s New Green Card Policy May Be Illegal, Experts Say

Families may face lengthy separations as members are forced to go abroad to file their green cards application.

Beyond Left and Right: Why Colombia’s Election Matters for Democracy Across the Americas

Just Live | Colombia’s presidential runoff could shape democracy, peace agreements, land rights, migration, and regional stability across the Americas, as voters choose between competing visions for the country’s future.

Lawsuit Alleges LA Housing Authority Failed to Provide Language Services

The plaintiffs, including two low-income tenants, say HACLA’s failure to provide language services violates state law and puts their housing status at risk.

‘Packed, Cracked’: Georgia’s Emergency Redistricting Threatens Korean American Political Gains

A special legislative session to redraw Georgia’s maps is sparking fierce pushback from voting rights advocates and Democratic lawmakers.