Posts by Jeremy Rue

After turning 66 in January, an Oakland preschool teacher applied for Social Security benefits. In April, an alarming letter arrived in the mail. Story by Daniela Castillo for the East Bay Times.

Undocumented students share how political and legal battles have shaped their identities and their hopes for the future. Stories by Andrea Martinez, Jaquelin Salgado, Nati Lopez, Star Avila, Valentina Cardenas & Vanessa Colin.

A landmark legal settlement agreement between environmental groups and the National Park Service promised to phase out 80% of commercial cattle operations across the protected coastline of Point Reyes National Seashore. Story by Fiona Ulrich.

Two San Diego nonprofits have been left hanging by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for months, unable to withdraw millions in contractually obligated funds. But they haven’t been told why. Story by By Riley Ramirez.

Directives issued by the Department of Homeland Security allows ICE and Customs and Border Protection to make arrests in areas that were previously protected, such as schools, hospitals and places of worship. The shifting immigration policies have made it challenging for educators. Story by Haydee Barahona.  

The US government is restoring the legal status of hundreds of international students after a wave of lawsuits challenged the abrupt suspension of their visas. Story by Ava Hu.

UC Berkeley has taken a less conspicuous approach to voicing its concern for potential raids on its campus. The threats sparked faculty and student protests against in February against the funding cuts. Contributions by Julia Mayer and edited by Queena Kim.