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�ٺ��Ƶ Experts on Immigration, Labor and Human Trafficking

Karen Michele Nikos — June 25, 2024 - 1:44pm

The following University of California, Davis, experts on immigration policy are available to speak to the news media. Keep an eye on this and other current expert lists at www.ucdavis.edu/news under "experts" tab. These resources will be updated regularly. This list updated July 2024.

How Has DACA Improved Birth Outcomes Among Mexican-Immigrant Mothers?

Maria Magdalena Martinez Castro — December 01, 2021 - 11:13am

Researchers looked at DACA’s positive impact on birth outcomes among a portion of Mexican-immigrant women in the United States.

Statement in Response to Blocking of New DACA Applications

mlblouin — July 16, 2021 - 9:22pm

A federal judge has blocked new DACA applications. Here at �ٺ��Ƶ, we have a dedicated community of undocumented and DACA recipient students from across the globe. These students — many of whom are the first in their families to attend college — contribute to our rich diversity of cultures and perspectives that is integral to our success as a global university. We reiterate our unwavering support for our students. Our students can find resources at the AB540 and Undocumented Student Center.

Statement from �ٺ��Ƶ Chancellor Gary S. May on Restoring DACA

Dave Jones — December 07, 2020 - 2:40pm

I’ve said this many times: Here at �ٺ��Ƶ, we have a dedicated community of undocumented and DACA recipient students from across the globe. These students — many of whom are the first in their families to attend college — contribute to our rich diversity of cultures and perspectives that is integral to our success as a global university.

How Does a DACA Student Navigate Med School?

Anonymous — August 31, 2020 - 2:13pm

Edgar Velázquez Overcame Daunting Challenges To Get This Far — Now There are More

Editor's note: This story was written and reported by Edwin Garcia, Senior Public Information Officer, �ٺ��Ƶ Health

What Does the Supreme Court Decision on DACA Mean for �ٺ��Ƶ?

Karen Michele Nikos — July 02, 2020 - 3:18pm

�ٺ��Ƶ professors discuss Supreme Court DACA decision

By Leigh Houck

The United States Supreme Court voted to uphold DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) on June 18, but questions remain as to what this means for students at �ٺ��Ƶ and others.

Chancellor May Applauds Supreme Court DACA Decision

Dave Jones — June 18, 2020 - 1:00pm

To the �ٺ��Ƶ Community:

Today marks a significant victory in the name of social equity. I’m pleased to share that the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the Trump administration’s attempt to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, program. The DACA program allows immigrants brought to the U.S. as children to live and work in the country they know as home.

Chancellor: �ٺ��Ƶ Is Committed to Our Undocumented Community

Anonymous — April 28, 2020 - 5:53pm

In these unprecedented times of the COVID-19 pandemic, everyone in our campus community is dealing with a certain amount of stress and uncertainty. Many in our community are experiencing another level of uncertainty as we await the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on the future of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. I want to assure you that �ٺ��Ƶ remains committed to supporting our undocumented community, no matter the outcome of this decision.

Napolitano and May: Statements on Immigration

Dave Jones — June 19, 2018 - 11:47am

UC President Janet Napolitano and Chancellor Gary S. May today (June 19) issued the following statements on immigration:

Post-Election Positions and Resources

Dave Jones — June 19, 2018 - 5:00am

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