Since 2001, the state of Texas has provided students with access to in-state tuition rates, regardless of their immigration status through what is commonly known as the “Texas Dream Act”. This policy has significantly eased the burden of rising tuition… Read More ›
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Immigration News: Information & Resources Regarding the “Alien Registration Requirement”
On January 20, 2025, the Trump administration issued an executive order titled, “Protecting the American People Against Invasion,” where it instructed the Secretary of Homeland Security, in coordination with other personnel and agencies, to “immediately announce and publicize information about… Read More ›
An Open Letter to Undocumented Students, Families, and Allies on the Day After the Elections
It is difficult to come up with the right words to say on such a heavy day. The days and weeks leading up to any U.S. presidential election cycle are on their own marked by acute feelings of anxiety and… Read More ›
AB 60: Driver’s Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants in California
The California state law, AB 60, which went into effect in 2015, makes it possible for eligible undocumented individuals to obtain a drivers license. From California’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)’s website: “AB 60 driver’s licenses (DL) are for individuals… Read More ›
Rapid Response Briefing on DACA happening on Monday October 10, 2022
Do you have questions about the Fifth Circuit ruling on the legality of DACA? And/or wondering what you can do to advocate for DACA? “You are invited to a virtual one-hour, Rapid Response Briefing on the Fifth Circuit Ruling on… Read More ›
Anti-negritud: La colonialidad de nuestras comunidades
Por BETO Desde acá, a algunes miembres de la comunidad Latina no pertenecientes a la comunidad negra, se nos hace fácil apuntar dedos y opinar sobre cuando y como las protestas por brutalidad policial contra esta comunidad deberían de llevarse… Read More ›
[June 2020] My Undocumented Life Newsletter
Many undocumented community members across the country are doing their best to mentally prepare for the upcoming U.S. Supreme Court decision on DACA, while also participating in ongoing Black Lives Matter protests across the country (as UndocuBlack community members or… Read More ›
Building Solidarity & Strengthening Ties Between the Immigrant Rights and Black Lives Matter Movements
By PATRICIA, RAMON, MIRIAM, and CAROLINA The United States is currently in the middle of an upheaval prompted by yet another murder of a Black community member at the hands of police. On May 25, George Floyd was murdered by four police officers… Read More ›
Dear Donald Trump, Sincerely an Immigrant
By ASHER Dear Donald Trump, I thought about tweeting this to you, but I wouldn’t be able to express my concern in 140 characters. I’ll try my best anyway. I’m a 20-year-old guy and a third year college student. I’m in… Read More ›
Legal services for undocumented students who are enrolled in the University of California system
If you are an undocumented student at one of the University of California (UC) campuses, make sure to check out the University of California Undocumented Legal Services Center, which can help address your immigration-related legal needs and questions. The center is at the… Read More ›
AB 60: Driver Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants in California
If you are undocumented and live in the state of California, you may be able to get a driver license. With the passage of Assembly Bill 60 (AB 60) in 2013, individuals who are in the U.S. without legal presence… Read More ›
Have a question about Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) or Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA)?
Check out the website, “DAPA questions“, where leading immigration advocates and lawyers across the country are available to answer your questions about DAPA and DACA! Here are some sample questions and answers: Question: Can you be enrolled in a GED… Read More ›