Today’s news
San Diego County Warns Immigrant Legal Defense Program May Run Out of Money
Surge in ICE detainees at Otay Mesa facility driving up demand for legal help, could leave program millions short.

San Diego County health inspectors denied access to Otay Mesa Detention Center
Federal immigration officials block county health officials from completing inspection of private detention facility
Opinion: Don't end TPS for immigrants threatened in their home countries
California is home to nearly 80,000 TPS recipients who contributed $3.6 billion to the state's economy last year. They deserve to stay.
Recent news
Mar. 11, 2026
California is 'ground zero' for refugee resettlement efforts amid immigration crackdown
Beth Oppenheim of HIAS discusses how refugee resettlement has been impacted under the Trump administration
Mar. 10, 2026
San Diego County Sues DHS Over Blocked Inspection of Otay Mesa Detention Facility
County officials say detainees have reported freezing temperatures, untreated medical conditions, and inadequate food at the facility.
Mar. 10, 2026
Ramona School Board Member's Deportation Comments Spark Backlash
Families express outrage over board member's remarks about deporting 'illegal aliens' and the benefits to the district.
Mar. 10, 2026
San Diego School Board Member Defends Controversial Immigration Comments
Maya Phillips says her remarks about deportation and class sizes were 'factual, neutral, and legally compliant'.
Mar. 9, 2026
Federal Agents Gather at San Diego Sheriff's Station, Prompting Response
The sheriff's office distanced itself from the federal operation, citing state law.
Mar. 8, 2026
Senators Demand Release of Hundreds of DACA Recipients from ICE Custody
Padilla and Durbin call for passage of Dream Act to provide permanent pathway to citizenship
Mar. 6, 2026
Torrey Pines student suspended over pro-ICE posters, sparking free speech debate
School cites harassment, intimidation in one-day suspension, but critics say it violates free speech rights.
Mar. 3, 2026
Anti-ICE Rallies Planned at Home Depot Locations Across San Diego County
Advocates call on Home Depot to condemn ICE activities and ensure stores are safe and welcoming for all
Mar. 3, 2026
California Allocates $35 Million for Illegal Immigrant Support
Newsom's move comes amid state's budget deficit and wealthy exodus
Mar. 3, 2026
Spain Treats Migration as Investment, Not Crime
New legalization program aims to regularize 500,000 migrants already living in the country
Mar. 2, 2026
SoCal Woman Adopted as Iranian Toddler Faces Deportation
After living in the U.S. for 53 years, woman now faces removal to Iran, a country she does not remember.
Feb. 28, 2026
San Diego County bans ICE agents from non-public facilities
New ordinance ensures county resources are not used for immigration raids and reinforces constitutional protections.
Feb. 28, 2026
Volunteers Kicked Out of San Diego Immigration Court Building
Immigration court observers detained, cited, and removed from federal facility despite months of prior access
Feb. 28, 2026
Spain Treats Migration as Investment, Not Crime
New legalization program aims to regularize half a million migrants already living in the country.
Feb. 27, 2026
San Diego Volunteers Cited for Observing ICE Arrests
Federal officials cited four people for loitering while observing immigrants attending ICE appointments at a federal building.