In 2015, Deportations Reached Lowest Level Since 2006December 23, 2015According to the latest data from the Department of Homeland Security, 235,413 people were deported from the United States. That is the lowest number recorded by the Obama administration.
Ruling Against Obama Executive Order Disappoints Undocumented ImmigrantsNovember 11, 2015California immigrants who hoped to benefit from President Obama’s executive order are disappointed in a federal appeals court ruling against it this week. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Appeals Court Deals Blow To Obama's Immigration PlanNovember 10, 2015The federal court ruled that President Obama's program goes beyond the prosecutorial discretion powers granted to the executive, so it kept the executive action from being implemented.
Health CareHalf of Undocumented In Calif. Would Qualify For Medi-CalNovember 9, 2015 | Ben BradfordA new report estimates about half of immigrants living without legal documentation in California, 1.4 million, would qualify for Medi-Cal, if the program were open to them. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareMillions Eligible But Still Uninsured In CaliforniaNovember 3, 2015 | Katie OrrUndocumented immigrants make up a large percentage of the uninsured in California. And that can have a ripple effect on people who are eligible for health insurance. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
The View From HereUndocumented Student “Feels Like An American Girl”October 29, 2015 | Katie OrrMany undocumented Millennials in California expect to go to college, and new laws make it possible. Laura Aguilar has been admitted to grad school, and hopes to be a dentist in four years, but she worries her immigrant status may still limit her. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezHigher Education for Undocumented StudentsOctober 29, 2015Nearly one million undocumented millennials going through California’s education system right now. This new wave of undocumented dreamers expect more than their predecessors. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezFacebook Chat On Undocumented Immigration And Higher EducationOctober 29, 2015Capital Public Radio reporter Katie Orr has been hosting a special Facebook event this morning and answering questions about undocumented students in California’s education system. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
The Online College That's Helping Undocumented StudentsOctober 26, 2015There are no federal laws in this country that prohibit undocumented students from enrolling in college. But few can afford it. Now, one online college is offering them an option.
Ed Official: States Should Follow California On Helping Undocumented StudentsOctober 21, 2015The country's acting Education Secretary John King says states should follow California's lead in helping more undocumented students get into and pay for college. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
