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Attention, US Citizens: Yes, You Can Now Be Deported

The Justice Department last month issued a memo outlining priorities for deportation, including naturalized citizens.

Seven Years After Camp Fire, America’s ‘Most Famous Bus Driver’ Still Serving His Community

Kevin McKay, whose story is retold in the film The Lost Bus, is still rescuing kids seven years after the Camp Fire when he gained the moniker America's "most famous bus driver."
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Carlos Eduardo Espina on Politics, Immigration, and the Power of Spanish-Language Media

Carlos Eduardo Espina built a 13M following with Spanish-language content, influencing politics, challenging immigration policy, and urging stronger Latino outreach while rooted in community and democratic values.

ICE Arrests of Asians Triple, Fueling Anxiety and Dampening Economic Activity

A new report finds that in the first week of June 2025 alone, arrests of Asians were nearly nine times higher than during the same period a year earlier.

Latinos Disproportionately Hit By Trump Deportations

As Trump’s second administration realizes its promises of mass deportation, nonwhite and especially Latino immigrants are bearing the brunt.

Huge Spike in Consumer Fraud Losses, New FTC Data Show

US consumers lost $12.5 billion to scammers in 2024, according to new data from the Federal Trade Commission, a 25% increase year-on-year.

The ‘Kill Chain’ Technology Behind Trump’s Deportations

In our information-rich environment the war over access to data will be as or more impactful than increased funding for in-the-field ICE operations.

Medi-Cal Rules are Changing: What to Expect

Medi-Cal requirements are tightening next year through 2028 for many enrollees — particularly undocumented adults.

Mexico Issues New Debit Card in Response to U.S. Tax on Remittances

Mexican officials say the Finabien Paisano Card will help ensure Mexican immigrants in the U.S. keep more of their hard-earned money.

Asian Americans Left Out of Immigration Debates, But Not Crackdowns

Asian Americans are the only major racial or ethnic group that is majority immigrant, yet their concerns remain largely unheard as ICE raids continue across the country.

2024 Stories

Fijian Caregivers in California Honored as ‘Backbone’ of Health Care

Fijian Americans, who comprise a major segment of caregivers, are using their culture to fill an urgent demand for California caregivers.

Ramma Mohammed: Home Health Caregiver, Unsung Hero

Al Enteshar Newspaper | Ramma Mohammed has dedicated over five years to in-home support care — a vocation born out of necessity but fueled by deep compassion.

Six Years Strong: A Burmese Caregiver and Community Activist’s Journey

Myanmar Gazette | Swe Swe Myint, a caregiver in her mid-50s, immigrated to the US with her family in 2000 through the Diversity Visa program.

‘I Promised I Would Care for Him’

Kiosko Magazine | Diana Lara has spent the past 33 years caring for a friend who is paralyzed from the neck down, a demanding job that leaves her little time and less pay.

Caring for the Colonel: A Daughter’s Caregiving Story

India Currents | There is no word for caregiving in any of the 26 Indian languages, but in Desi households, the notion of caregiving is interwoven into relationships with parents.

A Shift From Family Caregivers to ‘CAREGIVERS’

Hmong Daily News | For most Hmong families, family members are the preferred caregivers, but when there is no choice, the alternative is to turn to hired professionals.

‘You Don’t Look Chinese’ – How Bullying Shaped One Student’s Identity

For Jeannine Chiang, the bullying she faced in school taught her that there is still work to be done in the fight against racism and prejudice.

Culture of Shame, Face Saving Drives Spike in Korean Suicide Rate

In LA County, the suicide rate for Koreans in 2022 was nearly double the rate for all Asian Americans. Mental health professionals cite culture and environment as factors.

2023 Stories

In California, A Long and Pivotal History of Interracial Marriage

While racial hate continues to rise, the epic story in California--where interracial marriages surpass national figures--is one of love across color lines.

Don’t Call It Magical Realism: Latin American Writers Use Imagination and Fantasy to Explain the World Around Them

Across Latin America, writers who once turned to magical realism to capture the realities of the region are increasingly turning to science fiction and fantasy.

LA’s Huge Immigrant Population is Being Driven Out by High Cost of Housing

Dr. Manuel Pastor, Professor of Sociology at the University of Southern California Dornsife, discusses the latest State of Immigrants in Los Angeles report.

Houston Most Diverse City in U.S.

Houston has become the most diverse city in an ever-diversifying nation, a new Migration Policy Institute report finds.

2022 Stories

Rise in Interracial Marriage a Counter Narrative to Hate and Division

Census data shows that “mixed race” is the fastest growing category under racial identity, with about 17% of new marriages being interracial couples.

World’s Oldest Ukrainian Language Newspaper is in New Jersey

Svoboda (Liberty) is the world’s oldest Ukrainian language newspaper published without interruption since its founding in 1893 in New Jersey.

For Georgia’s Youth, ‘Maps are Our Future’

Youth activists in Georgia say attacks on the franchise are playing out in the state's current redistricting process.

School Districts With the Greatest Need Get Fewer Dollars, Study Shows

A new study finds that nationwide school districts with more Black and Latino students receive on average 16% less than whiter, wealthier districts.