Monday, January 12, 2026

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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.

East Bay Residents Gather to Mourn 37 People Killed By ICE

The Jan. 7 fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE officer in Minnesota, sparked nationwide protests calling for the abolishment of ICE.

Venezuela After U.S. Military Action:  What Comes Next for the Country and the World

Just Live | U.S. military action removed Venezuela’s ruler, ending one phase of crisis and opening uncertainty over governance, legitimacy, democratic recovery, and the future of U.S. interventionist foreign policy globally and regionally.

For Somali Americans, Trump’s Attacks Stir Memories of Violence, Genocide

For Mohamud Yussuf, founder of Runta News, Trump's verbal attacks on the Somali American community recall the language of violence in his home country.

Dispelling the Myths Surrounding Gun Violence and Mass Shootings

If current trends hold, the US could record its lowest murder rate since national data collection began in the 1960s.