Undocumented students in the United States

Lizbeth Mateo at US-Mexico border

How this undocumented lawyer is breaking more ground with no safety net

Justice

“I think it’s more important than ever to be open about who we are,” says Lizbeth Mateo, who made news this month for being one of the few undocumented residents to be named to a statewide post in California.

A man leans on a colorfully painted wall and looks over his right shoulder.

On his commute to campus he could soon risk a ticket — and deportation

Conflict
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Obama’s expected immigration announcement is being greeted with mixed emotions

Global Politics
Undocuemnted Colorado college students are now able to pay in-state tuition rates, joining recent graduates like US citizen Cristina Chacon.

Undocumented students in Colorado get a better shot at college

Development & Education

Want to find some rising stars of immigrant communities? Head to Georgia and ask a woman

Conflict & Justice

Americans find ways to support undocumented immigrants

Global Politics

In Alabama and Mississippi, immigration reform is at the forefront of political debates. Controversial laws that limit opportunities for immigrant students in several Southern states have prompted immigrant allies to develop a 21st century “underground railroad” of assistance for their undocumented neighbors.

Undocumented students granted in-state tuition rights

Global Politics

Illinois and Connecticut join 11 other states that will offer lower in-state tuition for undocumented students this summer.

Valedictorian, Undocumented and College-Bound, Fights To Stay in the U.S.

When she was four years old, Daniela Pelaez emigrated with her parents from Colombia to the United States. They had visas. But when the visas expired, her parents decided to stay in the country and raise their children here illegally. Fast forward a dozen years, and Daniela is now the valedictorian of her graduating class. […]

Finding Opportunities for Undocumented Students

Immigration reform has been a hot button topic in this campaign cycle – but for all the talk, there hasn’t been much real action. As the government stalls on immigration reform, many private citizens are taking actions into their own hands. It’s a 21st century “Underground Railroad” of sorts – a network of Americans who […]

The World

Virginia bill could bar undocumented students

Conflict & Justice

To talk with us about the bill is one of its two sponsors, Virginia State Delegate Jackson Miller.