Crossing the border alone: Young refugees tell their stories in "Solito, Solita"
On this edition of Your Call, we'll talk about the realities of traveling to the US and crossing the border as a young person – alone.
View ArticleLatino workers are more likely to die on the job. Why?
Latino workers are more likely to die at work than anyone else, and immigrant workers can be particularly at risk.
View Article"Harvest Season" highlights the role & the rise of the immigrant community in...
On this edition of Your Call, we'll talk about the people who work behind the scenes of California's wine industry.
View ArticleSF International Arts Festival addresses democracy as artists' visas are denied
On this edition of Your Call, we’ll speak with artists performing at the San Francisco International Arts Festival and hear how the Trump administration's hardline immigration policies are impacting...
View ArticleAfter agonized debate, Santa Clara keeps its sanctuary policy
Santa Clara County’s Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to retain their sanctuary policy on Tuesday. South Bay officials were compelled to review the policy by a brutal murder earlier this year,...
View ArticleDan Hoyle merges journalism and theatre in his latest show 'Border People'
For actor and playwright Dan Hoyle , theatre is part of his DNA. His father is veteran stage performer Geoff Hoyle, and Dan has had several acclaimed one-man shows that not only make audiences laugh...
View ArticleWhat's being done to address inhumane conditions in detention centers?
On this edition of Your Call, we’ll discuss reports of deplorable conditions inside immigration detention facilities in the US.
View ArticleThe San Francisco-Based Court That Fights Against Trump Administration Policies
Last month, the Trump Administration argued before the Ninth Circuit that the government is not required to provide toothbrushes, soap or beds to the migrant children it detains. That argument was...
View ArticleInside one family's fight to stop a loved one's deportation
When we first interviewed Elizabeth Chan, she was standing in front of San Francisco’s immigration building, saying goodbye to her only son. She’s been fighting his deportation order ever since and...
View ArticleFrom Mexico to the Castro: Hector Romero sought asylum to save his life
In the past decade, over 1,800 trans and gender-diverse people have been reported murdered in Latin America. Probably hundreds more were never reported.
View ArticleThis Bay Area lawsuit blocks Trump’s latest attack on asylum seekers
The Trump Administration has announced a wave of harsh immigration policies this month, and civil rights groups are fighting back with lawsuits. One of these legal battles began Wednesday morning in...
View ArticleImmigrant Advocates File Complaint Against Daly City
UPDATE: 8/7/2019: Jose Armando Escobar-Lopez has been released from immigration detention Since the start of August, activists have been protesting in front of San Francisco’s Immigration and Customs...
View ArticleOn A Corner In San Rafael, Day Laborers Wait — And Worry
You’ve probably seen them: groups of men looking for work, standing in front of Home Depot or waiting on corners of busy thoroughfares. These men are day laborers, looking for short-term work ranging...
View ArticleBay Area Counties Sue Trump Administration For Targeting Low-Income Immigrants
San Francisco and Santa Clara counties became the first in the nation last week to sue the Trump Administration over its controversial "public charge" rule.
View ArticleBay Area Tech Companies Face Pushback For Contracting With ICE
The Bay Area is home to some of the most powerful tech companies in the world, and many of them provide essential services to government agencies.
View ArticleTrump’s Policies Change The Way Money Flows From The US To Other Countries
President Trump’s had both strong rhetoric and policies on immigration during his presidency. One way that immigrants’ lives are impacted is through remittances — money sent from the U.S. to other...
View ArticleTime And Tradition: Calendar Keepers Preserve Maya Culture
Ethnic Maya from Central America are escaping gang-related violence and food insecurity and building new communities in the San Francisco Bay Area.
View ArticleFor Aarti Shahani's Family, The American Dream Turned Into A Nightmare
Aarti Shahani is NPR’s tech reporter. You may have heard her stories over the years from Silicon Valley on everything from Facebook privacy policies, to H1-B visas, to the latest iPhone features and...
View ArticleInside The Fight Against Private Immigration Detention
Last month, California became the first state in the nation to abolish private prisons. Lawmakers include immigration detention centers in their bill — most of those are run by private companies. But...
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