‘There is so much fear and anxiety’; as court decides DACA’s fate, a community mobilizes
A prayer vigil for DACA recipients at a local church Monday night also doubled as a fundraiser for those who cannot afford the renewal fees.
Stakes are high over future of DACA for 30-somethings
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments Tuesday about President Donald Trump’s attempt to end the program, and the stakes are particularly high for the older generation of people enrolled in Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, known as DACA.
Long Beach joins over 100 cities, counties in sending letter to Supreme Court in support of DACA
The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on this case on Nov. 12.
DACA immigrant program cannot immediately end, appeals court rules
A U.S. appeals court ruled Thursday that President Donald Trump cannot immediately end an Obama-era program shielding young immigrants from deportation.
Trump’s Immigration Proposal During State of the Union Prompts Criticism
President Donald Trump’s first state of the union address went a lot like most people probably thought it would. He called for greater border security, spoke of building big beautiful things and Democrats hated nearly every moment of it.
Community Invited to Forum Providing Legal Assistance on Immigration Issues
An immigration forum will be held this Saturday in North Long Beach to help residents who may have questions regarding their immigration status and will also serve as a legal clinic and workshop regarding DACA.
Cal State Long Beach Will Offer Financial Support for DACA Students
Cal State Long Beach (CSULB) will be offering up to $200,000 for undocumented students to help with costs of their Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) renewals.
CSU Chancellor Urges DACA Students, Employees to Renew Status to Delay Possible Deportations
California State University Chancellor Timothy P. White has urged undocumented students and employees benefiting from the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program to renew their applications in an effort to delay their possible deportations.
Gov. Jerry Brown, State Legislators Announce $30 Million to Assist DACA Recipients
A proposal by Gov. Jerry Brown and legislative leaders to provide $30 million in assistance to undocumented immigrants affected by President Donald Trump’s decision to rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program will be heard by the Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee today.
Downtown Rally Calls on Mayor, City Council to Pass Law Protecting Dreamers
Over 200 community members gathered at Harvey Milk Park Wednesday night to demand that Mayor Robert Garcia take the steps necessary to make Long Beach a sanctuary city in the wake of President Donald Trump’s announcement this week that he would discontinue an Obama-era program that protected certain immigrants from deportation.