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California Dream, Undocumented
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More than 3 million unauthorized immigrants live in California. Most of these men, women and children come from Mexico. Despite lack of legal status and without a path to citizenship, they are making lives for themselves and their families.
Out Of The Shadows And Into Marriage
For immigrants seeking U.S. residency, marriage provides a clear pathway. Being undocumented makes it complicated. Being gay made it impossible, until recently. His marriage was the last step in Juan Morales' 24-year journey out of the shadows.
Navigating Life And Love When One Parent Is Undocumented
Bernardo Martinez Cordova came to the U.S. illegally and quickly found a job. He also found romance with American citizen Kara Davis. The young couple must navigate between two worlds as they raise their family, despite the threat of deportation.
Undocumented Student "Feels Like An American Girl"
Many undocumented Millennials in California expect to go to college, and new laws make it possible. Laura Aguilar has been admitted to grad school, and hopes to be a dentist in four years, but she worries her immigrant status may still limit her.
Place And Privilege
Undocumented Immigration In California
Capital Public Radio's News Department is devoting a whole year to examining one of the most important and polarizing issues of our time. Our goal is to create a body of work that will enlighten and advance the conversation in California and beyond.
PolitFact California Reporter Chris Nichols has a fact-check that involves Congressman Jeff Denham and his stand on immigration. Chris joins Insight with details.
We take a look at the psychological effects of being an undocumented immigrant with UC Davis doctoral intern M. Esmeralda Zamudio. She has been studying the emotional and psychological toll living in the shadows takes on California college students.
Nearly one million undocumented millennials going through California's education system right now. This new wave of undocumented dreamers expect more than their predecessors.