Tag: undocumented immigrants
MediCal expansion moves California closer to an equitable healthcare system
For the first time in California’s history, undocumented immigrants ages 26 to 40 will qualify for healthcare. Approved by Gov. Newsom, the new plan...
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf tests ICE — did she slip?
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf made national headlines last week after warning her constituents, via Twitter, about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids taking place...
Driver licenses available for undocumented Californians
A landmark state law went into effect on Jan. 2, 2014, permitting millions of undocumented immigrants in California to apply for their driver licenses...
Napolitano meets UCR: Students voice support, protest
UC President Janet Napolitano continued her month-long tour of each of the 10 UC campuses this past Monday, Nov. 4 with a trip to...
Editorial: Napolitano’s record merits cautious optimism
The mission of the Department of Homeland Security is laid out simply: “The vision of Homeland Security is to ensure a homeland that is...
Brown’s immigration reform loosens state restrictions for undocumented immigrants
Gov. Jerry Brown last week signed a raft of legislation relating to undocumented immigrants, including measures that would enable undocumented immigrants to obtain licenses...
Hope on the horizon for the undocumented dreamer
There are an estimated 11.1 million undocumented immigrants currently residing in the United States. They have made significant sacrifices, risked their lives crossing borders,...