It was early on July 1, 2025, when federal immigration officers were spotted using a CSUDH parking lot as a staging area for an operation in the city of Carson. The agents left campus by 10 a.m., but their presence left some Toros feeling more than just unsettled. The activity at CSUDH and other institutions […]
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Toros offer insights on midterm elections
With the Nov. 3 midterm elections approaching, there’s plenty to watch—from the fight for control of Congress to California ballot propositions that could affect students’ education, housing and cost of living. This election comes at a pivotal moment in national politics, with voters weighing the direction of the country and the policies that will shape […]
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Rep. Barragán talks affordability and AI during youth town hall
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 […]