Immigration - Daylight San Diego

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Immigration

San Diego activist pleads guilty to misdemeanor assault after unmasking federal agent at Linda Vista ICE raid

Jeane Wong said she hopes to provide context about how she felt the action was in self-defense at her sentencing hearing in March. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp An activist who has spent much of the past year patrolling San Diego communities for immigration enforcement and

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Activism

Nationwide general strike: San Diegans to stay home from work, plan rallies and close businesses Friday

While local activists are leading a rally in Teralta Park Friday afternoon, some businesses are closing their doors or donating to immigrant-focused nonprofits. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey Many San Diegans are staying home from work and school, closing businesses or donating a portion of sales

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Beyond the Border

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

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

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Immigration

Tensions rise between San Diego mayor and local activists over ICE

After six people were arrested during a sit-in at Todd Gloria’s office Friday, some community members are still pushing for a meeting and answers on police response to immigration enforcement. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp and Maya Srikrishnan A dozen people gathered outside San Diego

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Beyond the Border

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

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

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Capital & Main

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

Luis Beltran Yanez-Cruz is one of six people to die in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody less than three weeks into 2026. 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 is co-published

Immigration

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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Immigration

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

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

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Immigration

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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Maya Srikrishnan

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

Capital & Main

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