Future Of DACA Remains Uncertain Under TrumpFebruary 21, 2017The future of a federal program that gives temporary protection to young immigrants without legal status is uncertain. It's called Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Mexico Senators, Calif. Lawmakers Discuss Plans For Those Who May Be DeportedFebruary 16, 2017 | Sally LongeneckerA delegation of Mexican senators met with California Democratic lawmakers over the past two days to talk about what they can do to help undocumented immigrants who may be at risk of deportation under President Donald Trump.
DACA Recipient Sues U.S. Government After He Is Detained By Immigration AuthoritiesFebruary 15, 2017Daniel Ramirez Medina was arrested despite registering under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, program. He has sued the U.S. government for violating his Constitutional rights.
State GovernmentFormer DOJ Attorney Doubts Trump Sanctuary City Order's InfluenceJanuary 31, 2017 | Ben BradfordA flurry of concern in California has followed Donald Trump's executive order last week to stop federal funding to sanctuary cities. But a former Department of Justice immigration lawyer says the president’s action will likely have limited effect. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
One-Third Of California Working-Age Adults Are ImmigrantsJanuary 26, 2017California continues to rely on foreign-born workers to drive its economy.
Undocumented Immigration In CaliforniaImmigrant Advocates Brace For Trump Administration, Others Call For PatienceDecember 2, 2016 | Randol WhiteCivil-rights advocates in California are preparing for likely conflicts with immigration policies expected under the incoming Trump Administration. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareUncertainty For California Program Extending Health Coverage To Undocumented Children November 30, 2016 | Ja'Nel JohnsonHealth coverage for all undocumented children in California began earlier this year, but it may be short-lived under President-elect Donald Trump.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezMcGeorge Immigration Clinic Prepares For Trump Administration November 22, 2016The McGeorge Immigration Clinic is advising residents looking to settle their immigration status with the U.S. to do so in anticipation of a Trump presidency. Professor Blake Nordahl and dean Raquel Aldana talk about changes in U.S. aid. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapRadio Reporter Guides Behind The Scenes Of 'California Dream, Undocumented'October 27, 2016Reporter Julia Mitric talks about reporting for The View From Here's documentary titled "California Dream, Undocumented," and how attitudes toward undocumented immigrants are shifting. We hear the story of a man's 24-year journey into citizenship. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
ImmigrationCourt Orders Release Of Kids, Not Parents, From ICE CustodyJuly 6, 2016(AP) - A federal appeals court says Homeland Security officials must quickly release immigrant children - but not their parents - from family detention centers after being picked up crossing the border without documentation.