Monthly meeting offers Toro confidential support and access to campus resources. By Carlos Merlo, Staff Reporter As the Trump administration ramps up immigration enforcement nationwide, campus organizations at CSUDH are holding space for Toros to share their concerns and build community. Launched in 2018 as an offshoot of the campus group Espíritu de Nuestro Futuro, […]
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We earned our degrees, now give us a future
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 […]