For undocumented students, graduating college is more than a milestone—it’s a fight to be seen, heard, and valued. By Archangel Apolonio, Staff Reporter As an undocumented student about to graduate from college, I can’t help but feel a mix of pride and fear. I’ve spent years working toward this moment. Like my classmates, I’ve pulled […]
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Visas restored to CSUDH students after Trump administration pauses cancelation policy
President Parham: Toros should “review their rights” regarding immigration enforcement on campus. By Dylan Smith, Managing Editor The visas of two CSUDH international students were restored after the Trump administration temporarily paused a broader policy that would have revoked the legal status of at least 1,200 students nationwide, university leaders said. The Trump administration announced […]
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Mahmoud Khalil case sets dangerous precedent for campus speech, privacy
CSUDH administrators must issue statement condemning counterparts and ensure students’ safety. By Edmund A. Keenan, Guest Contributor An immigration judge sided with the Trump administration on Apr. 11, ruling that Columbia University Ph.D. student Mahmoud Khalil—a legal resident and husband to a U.S. citizen—can be deported without trial. On Mar. 8, Immigration and Customs Enforcement […]
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IJC: ‘We’re completely full on our appointments’—center sees surge of requests for immigration services
By Camila Chavarria, Staff Reporter Phones are ringing off the hook lately at the CSUDH Immigrant Justice Center. Since President Donald Trump returned to the White House this past January, current and former students have reached out to the IJC for advice—seeking everything from job support and citizenship applications, to free legal services. According to […]
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Toros stage walkout over budget crisis, concerns over campus safety
Immigrant Justice Center, Campus Police host community forum to explain campus protocols. By Viri Garcia Gallardo, Executive Editor Just nine days after CSUDH union members rallied against staff layoffs and system-wide budget cuts, Toros staged another walkout on Feb. 27 to protest what they considered a lack of transparency and communication from the university. Students […]