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Kate Morrissey (she/her/hers) has been a journalist covering immigration issues at the San Diego-Tijuana border since 2016. She worked at The San Diego Union-Tribune for more than seven years, and she is known nationally for her work on the U.S. asylum system and border policies. Beyond her reporting in California and Tijuana, she has traveled to Nicaragua, Honduras and the Mexico-Guatemala border to help her audiences better understand the reality of migration in the Western Hemisphere.
Activism
Protesters will encourage the public to vote early in the upcoming November election. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp The No Kings protest movement will continue its efforts this Saturday with demonstrations across San Diego County. According to organizers, this round of protests will focus on telling
Immigration
More than 50 people gathered at University and Fairmount avenues on Wednesday to call for Immigration and Customs Enforcement to leave their community alone. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp More than 50 people gathered outside the Denny's at the corner of University and Fairmount
Immigration
On an early morning in August, Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents held the person outside in their underwear while agents ransacked their belongings. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp A San Diego organizer who advocates for transgender and immigrant rights had woken up around 5 a.m.
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Plus, learn how rapper Ric Scales grew his skills. Greetings, everyone, buenas and bom dia, I started collecting records in 2012 — back when you could still find Sade's “Diamond Life” in a dollar bin at a used book store. Back then, I didn't see many DJs
Immigration
From kidnappings to torture, lawyers say third-country removals expose vulnerable people to the risks they fled in the first place. Written by Kate Morrissey, Capital & Main This article was produced by Capital & Main, an award-winning publication that reports from California on economic, political, and social issues.
Surveillance
The American Civil Liberties Union of San Diego and Imperial Counties and the Partnership for the Advancement of New Americans are asking a state judge to force an end to the city's automated license plate reader contracts and removal of the cameras. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by
Immigration
ICE deported Esteban Rios Sosa despite his having a pending visa application for people who are victims of crimes that had advanced enough through the process that the government had given him protection from deportation. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp A deported father recently returned to
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Plus, what Black women need to know about menopause. Greetings everyone, buenas and bom dia, Unidentified officials from Washington recently visited Otay Mesa Detention Center, which went into lockdown during their tour. As far as I've been able to find out from other officials who tour the facility,
Immigration
Otay Mesa Detention Center received a visit from officials and shut down detainee movement for hours, blocking lawyers’ access to clients and stranding a group in the dining area without access to a bathroom. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp A recent visit from officials to Otay
Immigration
Hosted by Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera, the rally featured several community organizations helping on the ground, including Haitian Bridge Alliance, City Heights Defense Committee, Detention Resistance, the Employee Rights Center and a Haitian church gathering supplies to support families. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp After Immigration
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Plus, a local art gallery dedicated to mental health and wellness As attention turned to the Trump administration's immigration enforcement practices last year, San Diegans began asking questions about why San Diego police were sometimes showing up to Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations. Last week, I published an
Arts & Culture
Artist Stephen Williams focuses his abstract paintings on mental health and wellness topics, and he opens his gallery to a variety of organizations and events that support San Diegans’ well-being. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp Author’s Note: This story includes mention of suicide. If