California Protects Undocumented Students’ College Access. Now Work Is the Battleground

California has built a pathway into higher education for undocumented students through AB 540 and the California Dream Act. But as the 2026–27 academic year begins, a different question is

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California Protects Undocumented Students’ College Access. Now Work Is the Battleground

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How Immigration Enforcement Is Reshaping Latino Workers and Communities in California and Los Angeles

As California Vineyards Shrink, Latino Workers Face an Uncertain Future

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More ICE Detentions, More Money for Private Prisons

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Featured Petitions

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