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‘I Was Frozen’ — Undocumented LA Man Faces $1.8 Million DHS Penalty

In May a letter arrived in the mail for Ángel informing him that he was being fined $1.8 million by DHS for failing to comply with a deportation order.

One Year After Glass House Farms Raid, Residents Say Fear and Trauma Remain

Community members say the July 10, 2025 raid in Ventura County left lasting scars but also fostered a greater sense of solidarity in response.

Report Highlights Sharp Rise in Denaturalization Lawsuits

The author's warn the government could broaden the legal grounds for denaturalization to include less serious violations or even noncriminal conduct.

How Government Fines of $1 Million+ Are Increasingly Targeting Immigrants

A 1996 law allowing fines for some immigrants was rarely used — until Donald Trump’s second term began.

Growing Calls for Trump to Reinstate TPS for Venezuelans in Wake of Twin Earthquakes

Many say that as the South American country struggles to recover, the role of the Venezuelan diaspora in sending needed resources is critical.

The Black Resiliency Project — Tackling Big Issues Across All Demographics

Rachel Morton founded the Chico-based Black Resiliency Project to provide support to Black families and others in this North State community.

San Francisco Celebrates Affirmation of Birthright Citizenship in the Footsteps of Wong Kim Ark

In a 6-3 ruling June 30, the Supreme Court ruled that all children born on US soil are automatically US citizens, regardless of their parents’ immigration status.

California’s Medi-Cal Recipients Will Get Full Scope Dental Benefits for One More Year

Lawful permanent residents on Medi-Cal can also keep existing comprehensive dental coverage until July 2027.

On Birthright Citizenship, SCOTUS Affirms Immigrants are ‘Part of the Fabric of American Life’

Today's ruling rejects the argument that immigrants are merely temporary sojourners with no connection to the country and its people.