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DACA in doubt after court ruling: 3 questions answered
August 5, 2021
The Supreme Court ruled in 2020 that DACA, a policy that shields undocumented young immigrants from deportation, could continue. Now a Texas court says it can’t. An immigration lawyer explains.
Another opportunity for DACA students
December 22, 2020
A federal ruling restores the program for undocumented students. Jennifer Nájera, associate professor and chair of Ethnic Studies, tells us why this matters.
UC president honors student leadership on DACA, representation in science
July 30, 2020
UCLA’s Dellara Gorjian and UC Merced’s Radio Bio were honored for outstanding public service at the July 30 UC Regents meeting.
Relief and joy abound: DACA recipients react to the Supreme Court victory
June 19, 2020
For thousands of UC DACA students, yesterday was the news they have been daring to hope for: that they can continue their educations, remain in their communities and keep contributing in their fields, from health care to education.
DACA community braces for a Supreme Court ruling
April 27, 2020
Anxiety goes off the charts for the DACA community when the Supreme Court announces decisions. There are more humane ways to handle this, writes Regina Day Langhout.
A legal warrior for UC students: Q&A with attorney Rachel Ray
February 20, 2020
The UC Immigrant Legal Services Center has doubled its caseload with DACA under threat. Attorney Rachel Ray talks about how students can protect themselves.
As Supreme Court takes up DACA, UC students rally in support
November 12, 2019
Students braved poor weather to boost the spirits of those with fates in the balance as UC defended DACA recipients inside the court.
‘Our futures are being tossed like a coin’
November 8, 2019
UC Irvine law student will be before the Supreme Court next week to fight for the right of others like her to work and pay taxes.
UC takes DACA fight to the Supreme Court
November 7, 2019
The University of California will appear before the Supreme Court on Tuesday (Nov. 12), to fight for the future of nearly 700,000 young people who came to the U.S. as children.
In his quest to serve patients, ‘The only thing hindering me is my status’
October 30, 2019
Min Ku Choi is on the verge of finishing his degree in pharmacy at UCSF. Whether he gets to use it or not depends on DACA.