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California Schools Brace for More Layoffs as Enrollment Crisis Deepens — Latino Students Hit Hardest California Schools Brace for More Layoffs as Enrollment Crisis Deepens — Latino Students Hit Hardest
Education August 3, 2026

California Schools Brace for More Layoffs as Enrollment Crisis Deepens — Latino Students Hit Hardest

Declining enrollment is shrinking school budgets across California, prompting layoffs, program reductions ... more

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The Law That Keeps South Central’s Wealth From Reaching South Central The Law That Keeps South Central’s Wealth From Reaching South Central
LA Politics August 23, 2026

The Law That Keeps South Central’s Wealth From Reaching South Central

Los Angeles City Council District 9 generates redevelopment-era tax revenue, but state ... more

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Rafael Hernández: The Mexican Firefighter Who Became a Hero on 9/11 Rafael Hernández: The Mexican Firefighter Who Became a Hero on 9/11
Latinos September 8, 2026

Rafael Hernández: The Mexican Firefighter Who Became a Hero on 9/11

The story of a Mexican firefighter who ran toward the World Trade ... more

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Naturalized Salvadoran in California Returned to El Salvador and Was Detained Over His Tattoos Naturalized Salvadoran in California Returned to El Salvador and Was Detained Over His Tattoos
Immigration September 21, 2026

Naturalized Salvadoran in California Returned to El Salvador and Was Detained Over His Tattoos

Three U.S. citizens of Salvadoran origin have been detained in El Salvador ... more

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White House Wants Immigration Status on IRS Forms, Putting ITIN Holders in Focus White House Wants Immigration Status on IRS Forms, Putting ITIN Holders in Focus
Immigration October 27, 2026

White House Wants Immigration Status on IRS Forms, Putting ITIN Holders in Focus

The draft 2026 return asks about citizenship or work authorization. Separate credit ... more

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The Afro-Latinx Population, one of the Hardest Hit by Inequality The Afro-Latinx Population, one of the Hardest Hit by Inequality
Latinos May 12, 2023

The Afro-Latinx Population, one of the Hardest Hit by Inequality

The Afro-Latino population in the U.S. has grown at nearly twice the ... more

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Raul Ruiz: To Be Chicano Was to Be an Activist. The Library of Congress has acquired his photographs. Raul Ruiz: To Be Chicano Was to Be an Activist. The Library of Congress has acquired his photographs.
Latinos May 12, 2025

Raul Ruiz: To Be Chicano Was to Be an Activist. The Library of Congress has acquired his photographs.

The Library of Congress has acquired the photographs, manuscripts and periodical collection ... more

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Trump directs ICE to expand deportations in Democratic-run cities, undeterred by protests Trump directs ICE to expand deportations in Democratic-run cities, undeterred by protests
Immigration June 16, 2025

Trump directs ICE to expand deportations in Democratic-run cities, undeterred by protests

President Donald Trump on Sunday directed federal immigration officials to prioritize deportations ... more

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ICE would receive more than $100 billion through September 2029 ICE would receive more than $100 billion through September 2029
Immigration July 4, 2025

ICE would receive more than $100 billion through September 2029

The Big, Beautiful Bill, passed Thursday by Congress, dramatically increases funding for ... more

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Voices of La Lucha: Essential Chicano Literature in Times of Struggle Voices of La Lucha: Essential Chicano Literature in Times of Struggle
Culture July 21, 2025

Voices of La Lucha: Essential Chicano Literature in Times of Struggle

As the Trump Administration continues its savage operations against immigrants, it is ... more

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LAUSD Draws the Line: No Immigration Raids on Our Watch, District Vows LAUSD Draws the Line: No Immigration Raids on Our Watch, District Vows
Education August 11, 2025

LAUSD Draws the Line: No Immigration Raids on Our Watch, District Vows

City leaders are reaffirming their commitment to keep children in local schools ... more

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14 Lives Lost Behind Bars: Migrants Died in ICE Custody During Trump’s First Year 14 Lives Lost Behind Bars: Migrants Died in ICE Custody During Trump’s First Year
Immigration September 5, 2025

14 Lives Lost Behind Bars: Migrants Died in ICE Custody During Trump’s First Year

Since 2019, 69 migrants have died while in the custody of U.S. ... more

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‘So Many Questions’: Family of OC Man Who Died in ICE Custody Prepares to Sue ‘So Many Questions’: Family of OC Man Who Died in ICE Custody Prepares to Sue
Immigration October 2, 2025

‘So Many Questions’: Family of OC Man Who Died in ICE Custody Prepares to Sue

The family of Ismael Ayala, a 39-year-old immigrant who died earlier this ... more

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A mother and Son Fled Colombia for a Better Life. He Died in St. Louis on ICE’s Watch A mother and Son Fled Colombia for a Better Life. He Died in St. Louis on ICE’s Watch
Immigration October 23, 2025

A mother and Son Fled Colombia for a Better Life. He Died in St. Louis on ICE’s Watch

Brayan Rayo-Garzón, a Colombian migrant, died on April 8 while in the ... more

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