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Undocumented Immigration In California

 

Capital Public Radio’s News Department is devoting a whole year to examining one of the most important and polarizing issues of our time. Our goal is to create a body of work that will enlighten and advance the conversation in California and beyond.

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Immigration

Immigrant Advocates Brace For Trump Administration, Others Call For Patience

December 2, 2016 | Randol White

Civil-rights advocates in California are preparing for likely conflicts with immigration policies expected under the incoming Trump Administration.

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With High Court Evenly Split, Obama's Immigration Actions Remain On Hold

June 23, 2016

The Supreme Court finished deadlocked when it considered whether President Obama had the authority to shield millions of immigrants from deportation.

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Out Of The Shadows And Into Marriage

June 23, 2016 | Julia Mitric

For immigrants seeking U.S. residency, marriage provides a clear pathway. Being undocumented makes it complicated. Being gay made it impossible, until recently. His marriage was the last step in Juan Morales' 24-year journey out of the shadows.

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Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

Legal Complications Of Undocumented Immigration For Same-Sex Couples

June 23, 2016

What are the added legal complications of undocumented immigration for those seeking residency through same-sex marriage? Today our documentary unit presents its final story in a three-part series exploring undocumented immigration in California.

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Health Care

More California Counties Expanding Non-Emergency Care to Undocumented

May 23, 2016 | Ja'Nel Johnson

Beginning Monday, 35 rural counties will provide primary care to undocumented immigrants.

Health Care

New Program Expands Health Care Access To Undocumented Children

April 27, 2016 | Jonathan Ayestas

A new program looks to offer approximately 170,000 undocumented children in California health care coverage through Medi-Cal.

Immigration

What Are Kids Learning From This Presidential Election?

April 19, 2016

Some teachers worry the heated rhetoric is causing stress, especially among immigrant and minority students. Others are trying to channel the political interest into learning opportunities.

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Members Of El Concilio In Modesto Talk About Immigration Law As the Supreme Court Considers Obama Actions

April 18, 2016 | Rich Ibarra

Undocumented immigrants commented today on how President Obama’s executive actions to shield them from deportation has helped to change their lives.

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Navigating Life And Love When One Parent Is Undocumented

March 24, 2016 | Lesley McClurg

Bernardo Martinez Cordova came to the U.S. illegally and quickly found a job. He also found romance with American citizen Kara Davis. The young couple must navigate between two worlds as they raise their family, despite the threat of deportation.

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The Psychological Toll Of Living In The Shadows

March 24, 2016 | James Morrison

We take a look at the psychological effects of being an undocumented immigrant with UC Davis doctoral intern M. Esmeralda Zamudio. She has been studying the emotional and psychological toll living in the shadows takes on California college students.

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Q&A: Undocumented Immigration And Higher Education

NPR: Immigration

How Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, from swing state Nevada, views immigration

March 17, 2023

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Democratic Senator Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada about her immigration reform proposal, and her role as the Senate's first Latina.

Biden rolled out tougher asylum rules. Advocates say it's a betrayal of his promises.

February 23, 2023

The Biden administration wants to restrict who can seek asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border. It's the latest move in a larger crackdown aimed at cutting the number of migrants flowing across the border.

Speaker McCarthy leads first border trip in his new role. Critics call it a photo op

February 16, 2023

The speaker led an all Republican delegation to Arizona's border with Mexico to highlight what he sees as problems in the region where border communities are facing strained demands.

In first GOP-led hearing about the border, witnesses paint sharply different pictures

February 1, 2023

Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee blamed Biden administration policies for the record number of migrant apprehensions. Democrats accused them of fear-mongering and spreading misinformation.

Biden administration invites ordinary citizens to help resettle refugees

January 24, 2023

The Biden administration is encouraging ordinary U.S. citizens to help resettle refugees, via the newly launched sponsorship program Welcome Corps in partnership with non-profit organizations.

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