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CSUB to offer free immigration legal services to students
Cal State Bakersfield, along with 20 other CSU campuses, is providing free immigration legal services to students and university employees, the California State University announced Thursday.
Jose Bello bailed out by NFL players, ACLU says
Local immigration activist Jose Bello, who made national headlines after being detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement twice, has been released from ICE custody after NFL players paid his bail, the American Civil Liberties Union reports.
‘We can fight back:’ Community comes together to learn how to tackle issues undocumented immigrants face in Kern County
When an immigration officer conducts a warrantless arrest, it’s usually because the person has said too much or wasn’t aware of their rights.
Crowd gathers to protest rumored expansion of Mesa Verde Detention Facility
By Alejandra Alberto
“La gente unida, jamás será vencida,” — the united people will never be defeated — shouted a crowd gathered at Mesa Verde Detention Facility Thursday night to protest against rumors to expand the center.
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist coming to Bakersfield to discuss immigration and journalism
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Sonia Nazario is coming to Bakersfield next month to discuss her experiences reporting on immigration and journalism.
Alejandra Alberto, South Kern Sol reporter, discusses the experiences of local undocumented youth on In the 661
South Kern Sol youth reporter, Alejandra Alberto, shares the story she wrote about DACA students and her experience reporting on this issue.
Lorena Lara talks about Faith in the Valley Kern’s efforts to protect undocumented youth on In the 661
Lorena Lara from Faith in the Valley Kern talks about what her organization is doing to protect undocumented youth in this segment of In the 661!
Exiled From Arizona, Immigrant Begins Anew in California
by Sugriel Reyes / New America Media
She sits in her room, absorbed in a book of homemade natural remedies.
The American Dream Continues in California
by MIROSLAVA DE LEON
SOUTH KERN–For Dream Act students, whose hope is to attain ‘The American Dream,’ the dream is slowly becoming a reality.