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A child rests their head between their knees with arms crossed, solemnly. A medical bill looms in the corner.

When insurance says no, children pay the price

Immigration officials detain US citizen siblings in Mission Bay

Officials held the two siblings at the federal building basement for most of the day before releasing them to their father. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp Immigration officials arrested two U.S. citizens while they were parked in a Mission Bay lot in the final days

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Student organizations denounce ICE activity, push for more action from local governments

Youth activists came together outside the County Administration Building voicing their desire for a detention-free San Diego. Written by Brittany Cruz-Fejeran, Edited by Kate Morrissey As the County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to advance a proposed ordinance that would further restrict cooperation with federal immigration officials, young activists gathered

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Five activists escorted out of State of the City Address while demanding San Diego mayor confront ICE

In a press conference earlier in the week, organizers said Mayor Todd Gloria could follow the example of mayors in other cities across the country in taking a stronger stance against violent immigration enforcement. Written by Lauren J. Mapp and Sam Barney-Gibbs, Edited by Kate Morrissey Correction: Updated on Jan.

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Beyond the Border: ICE arrests of Native people, five deaths in ICE custody and identification of ICE employees

Here's what happened this week in immigration news. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp Welcome to another edition of Beyond the Border, which summarizes immigration news from across the country in a weekly roundup. Did I miss something? Message me via kate@daylightsandiego.org or

A prison-like building lies at the bottom of a hill near an Amazon warehouse.

Straight out of Project 2025: Trump’s immigration plan was clear

The president denied involvement in the far right game plan, but he has followed it like a script. Here’s what might be next. Written by Kate Morrissey This article was produced by Capital & Main, an award-winning publication that reports from California on economic, political, and social issues. It

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Newsletter: ‘Global Village’ aims to build power for immigrants and refugees amid displacement

The 2.2-acre property on University Avenue will become housing, health clinics, child care, a hub for small businesses and more. Hello everyone! Refugees in San Diego have long struggled with displacement due to the region’s high housing costs. In neighborhoods like City Heights — once the primary hub for

Movie screenings, political movements and MLK remembrance: Things to do in San Diego Jan. 15-20

This week, you can take a mindful tour of Balboa Park, engage in community-building activities or kick back and watch a hockey game. Written by Sam Barney-Gibbs, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp From film screenings to language clubs and a mindful day in Balboa Park, here’s what’s happening

Why no charges? Friends, family of man killed by off-duty ICE officer ask after New Year’s Eve shooting.

Keith Porter, 43, had been firing a gun into the air to celebrate before he was killed, family members say. If the shooter weren’t an ICE agent, ‘We would expect that there would be an arrest,’ a community leader says. Written by Cerise Castle This article was produced by

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Can California’s new immigrant laws help — and hold up in court?

Experts are watching whether state protections can help shield immigrants from Trump’s crackdown and survive legal challenges. Written by Mark Kreidler This article was produced by Capital & Main, an award-winning publication that reports from California on economic, political, and social issues. It is co-published here with permission. No

Dozens of people, some waving flags, circle the plaza in protest outside the Edward J. Schwartz Federal Building in downtown San Diego.

Want to get involved in supporting San Diego's immigrant communities? Here's how.

San Diego has many grassroots and nonprofit organizations that help local immigrant in different ways. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Maya Srikrishnan We've been getting questions about how you can get involved and help support San Diego immigrant communities, especially in the wake of Immigration and Customs

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Beyond the Border: An ICE killing in Minnesota, a blocked documentary and efforts to fight back

Here's what happened during the change from 2025 to 2026 in immigration news. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp and Maya Srikrishnan Hello and welcome to a new Daylight San Diego offering from me, your friendly, neighborhood immigration reporter. I've been writing these

Beyond the Border: A second killing in Minneapolis, evidence of racial profiling and underground support networks for those in hiding

Protestors push for Rady Children’s Hospital to rescind decision to end gender-affirming care

Garden opening, a vigil for Alex Pretti and art receptions: Things to do in San Diego Jan. 29 to Feb. 4

Tensions rise between San Diego mayor and local activists over ICE

Beyond the Border: More death in ICE custody, an AI failure in ICE training and a round-up of anti-ICE songs

Paint and sip, vision boarding and finding community: Things to do in San Diego Jan. 22-28

Honduran grandfather who died in ICE custody told family he’d felt ill for weeks