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fromTruthout
1 day ago
NYC parents

Trump Order Halts Legal Aid for Migrant Youth as Colleges Partner With ICE

SF parents
fromMission Local
5 days ago

More than 400 people in S.F. have sought to self-deport, many with no good options

Victoria Hernandez fled Colombia due to threats and violence, and now faces deportation from the U.S., prompting her to self-deport back to Colombia.
NYC parents
fromTruthout
1 day ago

Trump Order Halts Legal Aid for Migrant Youth as Colleges Partner With ICE

The Trump administration's funding cuts halted legal aid for unaccompanied migrant children, impacting their representation and deportation risks.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
2 days ago

Opinion: Rethinking Immigrant Integration in NYC

Building low-cost bridges for immigrants leads to recognized credentials and stable work, enhancing their contributions to the economy.
Public health
fromThe New Yorker
5 days ago

The Kids in ICE Detention Facing Medical Neglect

Amalia, a toddler detained at Dilley, suffered severe medical neglect, highlighting systemic issues in the treatment of immigrant children.
SF parents
fromMission Local
5 days ago

More than 400 people in S.F. have sought to self-deport, many with no good options

Victoria Hernandez fled Colombia due to threats and violence, and now faces deportation from the U.S., prompting her to self-deport back to Colombia.
Law
fromABA Journal
2 weeks ago

Millions of Americans continue to lack meaningful access to justice. What can be done about it?

Millions of Americans face legal challenges without access to affordable legal assistance, highlighting a significant justice gap.
#ice
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago
US news

Minnesota has charged an ICE officer with assault for alleged actions during immigration surge

Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

California plaintiff in lawsuit challenging immigration raids arrested by ICE

ICE arrested a plaintiff in an immigration lawsuit, raising concerns of retaliation and prompting an emergency petition for his release.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

ICE's hiring spree led to influx of recruits with questionable qualifications, investigation shows

Rapid recruitment by ICE has resulted in hiring employees with questionable qualifications amid the Trump administration's mass deportation agenda.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Minnesota has charged an ICE officer with assault for alleged actions during immigration surge

An ICE officer in Minnesota faces charges for allegedly pointing a gun at civilians during an immigration enforcement operation.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
11 hours ago

Mamdani and Obama sing to toddlers in the Bronx as mayor pushes free childcare | amNewYork

Mamdani and Obama promote free childcare in NYC, emphasizing investments in early childhood education during a visit to a Bronx child care center.
SF politics
fromThe Atlantic
17 hours ago

The California Governor's Race Is a Debacle

Eric Swalwell is gaining momentum in the California governor race, leveraging his image and recent publicity to enhance his campaign.
#los-angeles-unified-school-district
Education
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Commentary: Meet the LAUSD veteran who leads the principals union

Los Angeles school district unions reached tentative contracts, addressing pay and work conditions for principals and other staff.
California
fromKqed
5 days ago

Undocumented Families Are Stepping Back from the Tax System This Year | KQED

Los Angeles Unified School District reached a tentative agreement with unions, allowing 400,000 students to return to school and includes wage increases and expanded benefits.
Education
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Commentary: Meet the LAUSD veteran who leads the principals union

Los Angeles school district unions reached tentative contracts, addressing pay and work conditions for principals and other staff.
California
fromKqed
5 days ago

Undocumented Families Are Stepping Back from the Tax System This Year | KQED

Los Angeles Unified School District reached a tentative agreement with unions, allowing 400,000 students to return to school and includes wage increases and expanded benefits.
#california
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago
Privacy professionals

Trump wants trans health records, but California is trying to stop him - LGBTQ Nation

fromKqed
2 weeks ago
SF politics

Thousands of California Immigrant Drivers Face Delays After DMV License Revocations | KQED

California
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Friday Morning Constitutional: California Schools See Enrollment Drops

California public school enrollment declined 1.3% for 2025-26 due to demographic factors and fewer births.
Privacy professionals
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Trump wants trans health records, but California is trying to stop him - LGBTQ Nation

California Assembly passed a bill to protect patient privacy against out-of-state subpoenas for medical records related to gender-affirming and reproductive care.
SF politics
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

Thousands of California Immigrant Drivers Face Delays After DMV License Revocations | KQED

California's mass license revocation impacts Sikh asylum seekers, causing economic hardship and job loss amid new federal regulations on non-domiciled licenses.
Education
fromSan Jose Spotlight
5 days ago

Di Salvo: How will California's gubernatorial candidates improve education? - San Jose Spotlight

California's next governor must prioritize results-oriented education reforms to address widening achievement gaps and improve student outcomes.
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

Trump vs. Birthright Citizenship: Free Discussion + Poetry (Berkeley)

On his first day in office, Trump issued an executive order abolishing 'birthright citizenship' for people born in the U.S. whose parents were not 'legal residents' at the time of their birth. This directly violates the 14th Amendment of U.S. Constitution, which guarantees citizenship to all people born in the United States.
Social justice
US politics
fromKqed
3 days ago

Deportation Flights Increase in San Diego Under Trump Administration | KQED

MCAS Miramar serves as a hub for various flights, including ICE, while legislation aims to hold fossil fuel companies accountable for climate-related damages.
Higher education
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Nine universities start legal action over student loan error row

Nine universities are suing the government over sudden loan repayment demands for students in weekend courses classified as distance learning.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Californians are pouring money into Democrats' Senate races in other states

James Talarico, a Democratic Senate candidate in Texas, has raised a staggering $27 million so far this year, with California donors contributing just under $1.2 million to back his campaign - second only to Texas supporters among those donors whose names were disclosed.
Fundraising
#lgbtq
fromBoston.com
2 days ago
Non-profit organizations

LGBTQ+ immigrant organization returns grant money to Boston after media firestorm, death threats

fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago
LGBT

He was up for state teacher of the year. Then a right-wing outlet shared his BDSM photos. - LGBTQ Nation

fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago
LGBT

Trans teacher forced to use wrong pronouns at school is fleeing her state: "I don't trust Florida" - LGBTQ Nation

Non-profit organizations
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

LGBTQ+ immigrant organization returns grant money to Boston after media firestorm, death threats

The Wu administration rejected funding for OUTnewcomers, stating it did not align with intended use, leading to the organization's decision to return the funds.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

He was up for state teacher of the year. Then a right-wing outlet shared his BDSM photos. - LGBTQ Nation

Thomas Rosengren, a teacher, resigned after being contacted about his participation in an erotic performance at a gay leather pageant.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Trans teacher forced to use wrong pronouns at school is fleeing her state: "I don't trust Florida" - LGBTQ Nation

Saoirse Stone, a trans teacher, is leaving Florida due to discriminatory laws affecting LGBTQ+ individuals in education.
fromThe New Yorker
2 days ago

The Texas Democrat Who Wants to "Make Quinceaneras Great Again"

At a recent quinceañera in Edinburg, Texas, Bobby Pulido performed two songs and delivered a campaign message, urging attendees to support his candidacy.
Music
NYC real estate
from48 hills
3 days ago

The best and worst of CA housing policy, on display at UCLA conference - 48 hills

The Yimby narrative on housing is challenged by evidence showing economic inequality, not regulation, drives high housing prices.
from48 hills
3 days ago

Hundreds rally against health care cuts - 48 hills

Maria Elena Healy, a registered nurse at Laguna Honda, stated, 'I am just one of the few who have been laid off. They are eliminating an entire department. These people will no longer have the specialty nursing care that we provide.'
Healthcare
Mission District
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

Day Around the Bay: College in East Bay Eliminates Debt of Graduating Students

Contra Costa College is forgiving up to $1,000 in school debt for graduating students due to a $31,000 donation from its foundation.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

How I overcame homelessness to help others

Darren Skeete, a former rough sleeper and addict, now helps others facing similar challenges in west London through a council service.
#cesar-chavez
Mission District
fromThe Atlantic
5 days ago

Thinking Beyond 'The Man on the Plinth'

Cesar Chavez's legacy is being reevaluated due to serious allegations of sexual abuse, leading to the removal of his memorials and a shift in public perception.
Mission District
fromThe Atlantic
5 days ago

Thinking Beyond 'The Man on the Plinth'

Cesar Chavez's legacy is being reevaluated due to serious allegations of sexual abuse, leading to the removal of his memorials and a shift in public perception.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

How gangs connected to India are terrorizing a California immigrant community

Threats from gangsters are deterring athletes from participating in Kabaddi tournaments, reflecting a larger issue of violence targeting Indian and Punjabi Sikhs in California.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Immigration advocates fume after Hochul says ICE can can cooperate with local police on criminal cases | amNewYork

Governor Hochul proposed the Local Cops, Local Crimes Act to limit ICE's access to local jails and police resources for civil immigration enforcement.
Social justice
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

On California farms, workers say threats to deport them are on the rise

Undocumented dairy workers face threats and unsafe conditions, leading to increased fear and job loss amid heightened immigration enforcement.
Education
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

California's ongoing drop in public school enrollment is steepest in LAUSD and L.A. County

Los Angeles County schools face significant enrollment declines, reflecting a broader national trend influenced by various socio-economic factors.
#deportation
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago
US news

Human rights groups raise alarm over fate of Salvadorans deported from U.S.

Deported Salvadorans face harassment and fear of detention upon return, exacerbated by government policies and a state of emergency.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
3 days ago

House Bucks Trump, Votes to Shield Haitians From Deportation

The Trump administration targets legal immigrants, particularly Haitians under TPS, for deportation despite their refugee status and ongoing crises in their home country.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
3 days ago

House Bucks Trump, Votes to Shield Haitians From Deportation

The Trump administration targets legal immigrants, particularly Haitians under TPS, for deportation despite their refugee status and ongoing crises in their home country.
NYC parents
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Tufts student who was held in immigration detention returns to Turkey

Rumeysa Ozturk, detained for co-authoring a pro-Palestinian essay, has graduated and returned to Turkey after her release from U.S. custody.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Powerful California institutions backed Swalwell's rise. Now they're facing questions

Eric Swalwell's gubernatorial campaign collapsed due to sexual assault allegations, leading to his resignation and loss of support from political allies.
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
4 days ago

Opinion: Don't Let a Proven Housing Preservation Tool Slip Through the Cracks

New York City must reform the J-51 program to preserve affordable housing and address the housing crisis effectively.
Privacy professionals
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Privacy advocates want Google to stop handing consumer data over to ICE

Google is being investigated for allegedly failing to notify users before disclosing their data to law enforcement.
fromThe Atlantic
6 days ago

Harmeet Dhillon Is Not Wasting Any Time

Under President Trump's leadership, we have a generational opportunity for a reformation. My goal is to focus on turning the train around and driving in the opposite direction.
Washington DC
Los Angeles
fromABC30 Fresno
3 days ago

USC student prepares to file lawsuit against DHS after losing eye during 'No Kings' rally in LA

An 18-year-old USC freshman lost an eye due to a projectile fired by a DHS officer during a protest in Los Angeles.
Social justice
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

Law Professors Argue Abandoning The Diversity Rule Will Hurt The ABA's Reputation - Above the Law

The American Bar Association faces pressure to eliminate its diversity accreditation requirement amid ongoing debates about racial equity in legal education.
NYC politics
fromThe Nation
2 days ago

Mamdani Wants to Show That Democratic Socialism "Can Flourish Anywhere"

Democratic socialism can thrive nationally, focusing on the working class and delivering practical governance, as demonstrated by the mayor's early accomplishments.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Families left reeling after hospitals in blue states drop transgender care for youth

Access to gender-affirming treatment can be limited even in supportive states due to individual hospital policies.
Miami
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

The Gueras Aliadas': How two American women are helping locate migrants lost in the ICE labyrinth

Fernanda's father was detained by ICE, prompting her to seek help through social media to locate him.
Education
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 days ago

East San Jose school district changes how its leaders are elected - San Jose Spotlight

Alum Rock Union School District is transitioning to trustee-area elections for board members to enhance local representation.
Austin
fromThe Texas Tribune
2 weeks ago

Texas upends life for undocumented immigrants, DACA recipients

Texas Republicans have enacted laws severely restricting noncitizens' access to essential services and opportunities, creating widespread fear and uncertainty.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

Parents sue over school's trans-inclusive bathroom policy to protect their daughters' "dignity" - LGBTQ Nation

A coalition of conservative parents is suing a Wisconsin school district over trans-inclusive bathroom policies, claiming violations of privacy and dignity for female students.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
5 days ago

Disabled Borrowers Sue Trump Admin. Over Denied Debt Relief

The Department of Education's failure to properly process discharge applications from vulnerable and sick borrowers is reprehensible. We are simply asking the Department to review their applications on the merits, as is their right.
NYC parents
US politics
fromCalifornia Post
4 days ago

Billionaire CA gov. hopeful Tom Steyer launches shocking ICE manifesto - after hypocrisy exposed

Tom Steyer proposes abolishing ICE and treating its agents as criminals in a new immigration enforcement plan.
Social justice
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

LGBTQ+ youth say prisons and policing fail hate crime victims. Now what?

Communities are urged to adopt non-punitive, community-based solutions to address violence, particularly for marginalized groups like LGBTQ+ individuals.
Education
fromPadailypost
3 days ago

Advanced math advocate jumps into school board race

John Craig is considering a run for the Palo Alto Unified School District board, advocating for Multivariable Calculus in schools.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

An immigration agent shot out his eye at a 'No Kings' rally. His lawyers plan to file claim against Homeland Security

A USC student was shot and blinded by a DHS officer during a protest, prompting a federal civil rights lawsuit against the agency.
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

House passes bill extending protections for Haitian migrants in the U.S.

"This is a monumental victory in a long-fought battle to protect the safety, dignity, and humanity of our Haitian neighbors," Pressley said in a statement after the bill's passage.
US news
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

US House approves bill to shield 350,000 Haitians from deportations

The US House approved legislation to protect 350,000 Haitians from deportation for three years, marking a bipartisan effort against Trump's policies.
Education
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Prep talk: School cellphone bans are forcing students to talk again

The cellphone ban at Mater Dei High has significantly improved social interactions among students during lunch.
Higher education
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

University system chancellor orders schools to end academic programs "centered on" LGBTQ+ identities - LGBTQ Nation

Texas Tech University System is eliminating academic programs focused on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Social justice
fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago

He came here for safety. America made him fight for it.

Canada's humane refugee program contrasts sharply with the U.S. policy of exclusion and restriction during the same period.
US politics
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

House moving ahead on bill to protect Haitian immigrants, in slap back to Trump administration

The House is considering legislation to extend Temporary Protected Status for Haitian immigrants against Trump's efforts to end the program.
#daca
NYC parents
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

'Get Down! Get Down! They're Gonna See Us!': Six Months of Hiding From ICE

Immigrant families in Chicago live in fear due to ICE raids, impacting their daily lives and sense of safety.
Social justice
fromThe Nation
3 weeks ago

The Overlooked Crisis Facing Immigrants With Disabilites

Gregory Javier Laguna and his brother have been detained for almost five months after being wrongfully accused of attempted theft.
#immigration-enforcement
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

School district stands up for trans students after Trump threatens funding - LGBTQ Nation

Colorado's Jefferson County Public Schools refused Trump administration demands to eliminate trans student protections, joining other districts resisting transphobic federal pressure.
US politics
fromAxios
3 weeks ago

"Undeniable harm": When ICE comes to town, students stay home

ICE operations have significantly increased student absenteeism in schools, particularly among Hispanic communities, causing long-term trauma and developmental harm.
NYC parents
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Democrats point to deportation of Dreamers' as another reason for Homeland Security blockade

DACA Dreamers who built lives in the U.S. are now being deported under the Trump administration, prompting Democrats to block DHS funding over immigration enforcement practices.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Citizens of Nowhere: What It Means to Be Stateless in the US

Citizens of Nowhere is a documentary short about stateless people in the United States individuals who, through circumstance or legal technicality, belong to no nation. Without passports, citizenship or legal recognition, they live in a state of uncertainty. From finding work and accessing education, to simply existing within a system that does not officially recognise them, stateless people face endless bureaucratic barriers.
Film
US politics
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Trump is threatening international students, and a new bill could help stop him

Bipartisan lawmakers introduce legislation to protect Optional Practical Training, a program allowing international students to work in the US for up to 24 months after graduation, which faces elimination under the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
NYC parents
fromKqed
1 month ago

State Schools Leader Urges ICE to Return Deported Deaf Child to California | KQED

ICE deported a Colombian mother and her deaf son despite ongoing legal avenues for asylum protection, separating the child from critical medical care and education.
#daca-deportation
fromwww.ocregister.com
2 months ago

California lawmakers are pushing various immigration-related bills this year

Proponents said Senate Bill 747 is a first in the nation type of bill and it's called the No Kings Act, a reference to the nationwide demonstrations against President Donald Trump that have occurred throughout his second term that closes a loophole that allowed federal officers to be treated differently than state or local law enforcement for alleged constitutional violations.
US politics
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

'We want a change to happen.' L.A. County students walk out over ICE raids

Thousands of Southern California students staged walkouts to protest immigration raids and express fear over enforcement affecting undocumented family members and communities.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Amid immigration raids, a coalition of U.S. leaders gather in L.A. to share resistance strategies

Immigration raids in Los Angeles prompted community organizers and officials to coordinate rapid communication and response networks to protect residents and children.
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