Rep. Nanette Barragán visited Cal State Dominguez Hills on Sept. 30 for a youth town hall, during which she discussed college affordability, artificial intelligence and data centers, and U.S. immigration policy. The event at the I&I Building began with remarks by interim CSUDH President Mary Ann Villarreal, who highlighted the significance of Barragán’s visit. Barragán, […]
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Campus wellness staff warn of rising immigration-related stress
Seminar examines how heightened enforcement measures fuel fear among undocumented and mixed-status communities. The Psychology Department’s recent Toro Talk highlighted a growing concern on campus: how the current climate toward immigration status is driving mental-health challenges among undocumented and immigrant students. In recent months, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has significantly increased the number of […]
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Anti-immigrant rhetoric is loud, but it won’t last
Communities must stand firm amid raids and dehumanizing propaganda. During the summer, I did not dare to step outside my home. The few times I did, each step was doused in fear. Many who knew my situation checked up on me, reassuring me that things would be alright. CSUDH did the same. The university promised […]
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‘Know Your Rights’ workshop offers guidance on ICE
Faculty-led teach-in followed increased enforcement in Los Angeles. Amid concerns about increased immigration enforcement across Los Angeles, the Dominguez Hills chapter of the California Faculty Association hosted a Rapid Response Teach-In on Nov. 14 to inform Toros about their rights on campus. The workshop — a joint effort of the CFA-DH Chicane/Latine Caucus and Immigration […]
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Health and Wellbeing, IJC hold space amid immigration enforcement fears
Monthly meeting offers Toro confidential support and access to campus resources. 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, which offers resources for undocumented […]