What Immigrant Communities Can Do to Prepare for Trump

Nov. 14, 2016 / By New America Media
Tags: Immigration, reform, trump

Experts say to keep a close eye on the president-elect’s transition team and his appointments for clues as to what to expect in 2017.

I Occupied the Freeway Last Night

Nov. 10, 2016 / By Community Guest
Tags: civil disobedience, clinton, election, Immigration, trump, Youth

A Long Beach immigrant writes that joining hundreds on the 101 Freeway brought him both fear and hope as drivers joined them to ‘Dump Trump.’

Latinx Voters can be the “Unstoppable Giant”

Nov. 1, 2016 / By Elizabeth Campos
Tags: civic engagement, Immigration, Latinas, Latinos, latinx, Voting

I didn't vote in 2012. But this year, it's different.

El voto latino es el gigante dormido que necesita despertarse

Nov. 1, 2016 / By Elizabeth Campos
Tags: civic engagement, español, Immigration, Latina, Latino, vota

No voté en 2012. Pero este año, es diferente.

With DACA, CSULB Dreamer Returns from Mexico and with More Doors Open

Sep. 22, 2016 / By Jessica Salgado
Tags: csulb, Daca, Immigration, Mexico

We update our profile of Jose Salazar, a former CSULB student body president and Dreamer who just returned from an emotional trip back home to Mexico.

Underrepresented, AAPI’s Urged to Sign Up for Immigration Relief

Aug. 29, 2016 / By Michael Lozano and Lightmary Flores
Tags: AAPI, API, Daca, Immigration

DACA is changing the lives of many undocumented immigrants -- including those who are Asian Americans or Pacific Islanders.

DACA Opens Doors for Former Student Body Prez at CSULB

Jul. 25, 2016 / By Jessica Salgado
Tags: Daca, Immigrant rights, Immigration

As CSULB's first undocumented student body president, Jose Salazar was never paid for his work. But DACA is getting him better jobs and a chance to reunite with family in Mexico.

LB Program Helps Dreamers Study Abroad, Reunite Family

Jul. 19, 2016 / By Elizabeth Campos
Tags: Daca, Education, Immigration, study abroad, Undocumented

Cal State Long Beach professor Armando Vazquez-Ramos decided to take a couple of his undocumented students with DACA status to Mexico to reconnect with their roots and place of origin.

After Supreme Court Decision, Long Beach Communities Continue to Push for Dignity and Protection from Deportations

Jun. 23, 2016 / By Community Guest
Tags: Daca, dapa, Immigration

"I am disappointed with the Supreme Court’s decision but that will not stop us from fighting,” says Alicia Morales, immigrant rights organizer in Long Beach.

A Celebration of Immigrants and a Rejection of ‘Hate Speech’

Jun. 23, 2016 / By Lightmary Flores
Tags: celebrities, Daca, dapa, Immigrants, Immigration

"I am an Immigrant" gathered over 400 people Saturday in Los Angeles to mark Immigrant Heritage Month. The gathering came just before today's Supreme Court ruling on President Obama's immigration programs.

Healthcare for Undocumented Youth is Coming. Is LB Ready?

Apr. 22, 2016 / By CSULB Enterprise Reporters
Tags: Healthcare, Immigration, medi-cal, Undocumented

Undocumented youth may no longer have to pay out of pocket for doctor visits. The Health for All Kids Act launches next month.

CSULB Lecture: Trafficking is Also An Immigration Issue

Mar. 28, 2016 / By Rudy Cardoso-Peraza
Tags: immigrant, Immigration, trafficking

Human trafficking is usually associated with sexual exploitation, but it also happens across low-wage labor sectors and particularly affects undocumented workers.