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. Lei Danielle Escobal February 24, 2022
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. Hannah Ziegler February 18, 2022
UMD hires coordinator for immigrant and undocumented student life Rocío Fregoso-Mota will assume the position next week. Amanda Hernández October 6, 2020
PLUMAS is fighting for UMD to sever ties with ICE For some undocumented and immigrant students, the contract instills fear. Amanda Hernández October 4, 2020
Trump administration announces it won’t accept new DACA recipients There are approximately 120 University of Maryland students under the program. Amanda Hernández July 29, 2020
UMD’s undocumented student coordinator position to remain vacant in the fall The coordinator's responsibilities will be distributed to other staff members. Carmen Molina Acosta May 12, 2020
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. Carmen Molina Acosta October 18, 2019
Businesses shouldn’t be allowed to ban cash For the sake of low-income customers, going cashless should be illegal. Emily Maurer April 14, 2019