UMD first-generation students reflect on challenges, achievements in college journeys
Several first-generation students gathered at the 251 North Dining Hall on Wednesday for a dinner hosted by the university’s Residence Hall Association.
Children of immigrants shouldn’t have to interpret for their parents in court
Courts on all levels have a responsibility to provide equal access and processes for all citizens, including those who are not fluent English speakers.
Immigrants risk being deported when pleading guilty. But state law may soon change.
The bill was introduced and passed out of the Senate in 2020, but failed to progress after the pandemic ended the 2020 session.
UMD hires coordinator for immigrant and undocumented student life
Rocío Fregoso-Mota will assume the position next week.
PLUMAS is fighting for UMD to sever ties with ICE
For some undocumented and immigrant students, the contract instills fear.
Trump administration announces it won’t accept new DACA recipients
There are approximately 120 University of Maryland students under the program.
UMD’s undocumented student coordinator position to remain vacant in the fall
The coordinator's responsibilities will be distributed to other staff members.
Latinx students applaud UMD signing onto DACA brief, but want to see localized support
This university and 164 others signed the brief for the Supreme Court.
Businesses shouldn’t be allowed to ban cash
For the sake of low-income customers, going cashless should be illegal.