Beyond the Border: Targeting activists, more detention deaths and a fake deportation hotline

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

Officials detain and cite volunteers documenting ICE arrests at San Diego federal building

The change seems to target volunteers who have conducted legal observation of Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers’ behavior in immigration court hallways and the corridor outside ICE offices for months. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp Officials detained and cited four volunteers on Thursday who were standing

Newsletter: Where are San Diego's third spaces?

Plus, Immigration and Customs Enforcement is monitoring San Diego activists. Third spaces offer a public, safe, alternative location for people to connect with each other outside of their homes, work or school. Around the world, a variety of places serve this role. Italy has its piazzas lined with tables to

More than a venue: The Block Club builds a creative home base in Southeastern San Diego

Nearing its first anniversary, the space has become a social hub within the Black Arts and Culture District. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Maya Srikrishnan Walking into The Block Club on Imperial Avenue, the space can feel completely different from one visit to the next.  During Brushfire, it’

Before Escondido meeting about ICE use of gun range, documents reveal Border Patrol also used facility

A series of invoices and other documents related to the contract obtained by activists include an agreement for Border Patrol’s use of the gun range in 2018. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp Border Patrol used the Escondido Police Department's gun range for training.

Community yoga, dancing, musician gatherings and a summit for values-driven businesses: Things to do in San Diego Feb. 26 to March 4

There's still time to celebrate Black History Month and Lunar New Year this week before February ends. Written by Maya Srikrishnan, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp The last week of February still presents opportunities to celebrate Black History Month and Lunar New Year. There are also events for

San Diego Police Department ends its media credentials program

The program provided identification cards and parking placards for journalists to aid in newsgathering. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey The San Diego Police Department recently ended its media identification program, notifying some credentialed journalists and current pending applicants that the program would cease to exist the

ICE in San Diego is monitoring activists through Operation Road Flare

Court documents in a case against Jeane Wong revealed the existence of the operation. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp Updated on Feb. 23, 2026 at 03:34 p.m. with a response from the Department of Justice. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in San Diego is monitoring

As climate crisis upended homeowners insurance, the industry resisted regulation

When an international organization sought to create guidelines on climate risk, insurance lobbying groups pushed back. Written by Marcus Baram This article was produced by Capital & Main. It is republished here with permission. In the wake of the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles in January 2025, the effect of

They’re organizing to stop the next assault on immigrant families

Community groups are pushing back on an impending HUD rule that would force undocumented immigrants from public housing, splitting families. Written by Mark Kreidler This article was produced by Capital & Main. It is republished here with permission. Community organizers in Los Angeles are rallying in opposition to a Trump

Cuts aimed at abortion are hitting basic care

Emergency state support for Planned Parenthood can’t fully offset lost Medicaid dollars, and patients are paying the price. Written by Mark Kreidler This article was produced by Capital & Main. It is republished here with permission. When the Donald Trump-directed Congress defunded Planned Parenthood last year, critics warned that

Beyond the Border: Prosecuting ICE watchers, surveillance with school security cameras and another in-custody death

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