Beyond the Border
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
Immigration
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
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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
Third Spaces
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’
Immigration
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.
Weekend Energy
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
Police
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
Immigration
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
Climate Change
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
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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
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
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
Plus, how to observe Ramadan in San Diego Councilmembers in Escondido will discuss on Wednesday the city police department's ongoing contract that allows Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to use its gun range. Contract information posted on a government website shows that the city received $67,500 for
This week, there are opportunities to celebrate Black History Month, Ramadan and Lunar New Year in addition to the immigrant and LGBTQ+ communities. Written by Sam Barney-Gibbs, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp This week features events honoring San Diego’s cultural, ethnic and overall diversity while advocating for more welcoming
As the holy month begins, San Diego Muslims fast, pray and gather — all while maintaining school and work schedules. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Maya Srikrishnan Author’s Note: This story includes an interview with Imam Taha Hassane, who is married to Daylight Board Member Lallia Allali. With
San Diegans are spending the holy month leading bilingual storytimes at libraries, breaking their fast with events at local restaurants and making paper lanterns. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Maya Srikrishnan Ramadan began on Tuesday, and San Diego’s Muslim community is honoring the holy month of fasting,
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
Plus, a new immigration rule shortens how long people have to appeal their cases. Hello everyone! Each day when school lets out, a group of mentors wait outside Hoover High School and at stations along the blocks between the campus doors and the Copley-Price YMCA to safely accompany students who
Youth Empowerment’s school program has helped reduce gang-related violence at Hoover High School since launching three years ago. Written by Maya Srikrishnan, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp In the last three months of 2025, Hoover High School saw no gang-related fights among students. That may be the norm at
This week, look forward to volunteer opportunities, learning about native plants and San Diego’s own Mardi Gras. Written by Brittany Cruz-Fejeran, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp This week, San Diegans can enjoy weekend-long events for Valentine’s Day and Black History Month by skating at Cupid’s Skate Party
The Executive Office for Immigration Review published a rule on Friday that would also allow the Board of Immigration Appeals to quickly dismiss most cases. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Maya Srikrishnan and Lauren J. Mapp The Executive Office of Immigration Review, the agency responsible for immigration court proceedings,
