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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

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.

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.

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'.

Federal Agents Gather at San Diego Sheriff's Station, Prompting Response

The sheriff's office distanced itself from the federal operation, citing state law.

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

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.

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

California Allocates $35 Million for Illegal Immigrant Support

Newsom's move comes amid state's budget deficit and wealthy exodus

Spain Treats Migration as Investment, Not Crime

New legalization program aims to regularize 500,000 migrants already living in the country

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.

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.

Volunteers Kicked Out of San Diego Immigration Court Building

Immigration court observers detained, cited, and removed from federal facility despite months of prior access

Spain Treats Migration as Investment, Not Crime

New legalization program aims to regularize half a million migrants already living in the country.

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.

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