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Ahead of the Midterms, Native Voters Face Major Barriers to the Ballot

Selen Ozturk -
Most Native American voters have never been contacted by a political campaign, while casting a ballot costs more time and money than any other group.
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As Midterms Near, Rights Groups Help Voters Navigate Voting Barriers

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

A Mother Says ICE Beat Her Son. Now She’s Seeking Answers.

Araceli Martinez -
According to Alba Beltrán, ICE agents detained and then began hitting her son after he exited the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's office on July 24.
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Automated Translation Errors in California Courts Raise Concerns Over Korean Americans’ Access to Justice

Nicole Chang -
35 legal and community groups are calling for a halt to AI generated court translations without qualified human review.
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‘Moral Conviction is Not Criminal Intent’ – Golden Gate Bridge Protestors Claim Victory in Court Ruling

Christopher Alam -
Seven Bay Area activists were found guilty of multiple misdemeanor charges stemming from a 2024 pro-Palestine protest. The judge declared a mistrial on the most serious charge.
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AAPI Groups Warn Against Silence as Anti-Immigrant Agenda Spreads Nationwide

Nicole Chang -
Immigration enforcement, as well as voting and civil rights were among the key issues highlighted during the annual AAPI Equity Alliance summit.
Immigration

‘Hungry for Data’—Pushing Deportations, Trump Admin Dismantles Privacy Guardrails

Edward Kissam -
Can DHS use the information low-income households provide to federal/state programs like MedicAid and SNAP to target them, track them, and detain them?
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Homeless Sweeps, ICE Raids and the Erosion of Due Process

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

Thousands Protest Trump’s ICE Militarization in San Francisco

Peter Schurmann and Christopher Alam -
A diverse crowd of some 2000 gathered June 9 in the heart of The City’s Latino community to denounce the Trump Administration’s militarized mass deportation efforts.
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Rights Groups Sue Florida Over Law Banning Immigrants from Civic Participation

Peter Schurmann -
Supporters of Medicaid expansion in Florida are gathering signatures for the 2026 ballot. A new law makes it illegal for non-citizens to participate in that process.
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Pro-Palestine Students Dig in Despite Government, University Crackdowns

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