Wendy Fry • CalMatters, Author at Times of San Diego

Two inmates in dark uniforms labeled “INMATE” walk down a stark prison corridor, conveying confinement.

Data from 911 calls at ICE detention centers must be released under bill going to Gov. Newsom

by Wendy Fry • CalMatters Sept. 2, 2026, 8:00 a.m.Sept. 1, 2026, 12:59 p.m.

The number of people being held by federal authorities in California has nearly doubled since early 2025, data shows.

Two men walk with the one on the left talking to the one in the center. A woman walks with them to the right. A propeller can be seen to the left and a rolling set of stairs to the right.

Newsom says he’s part of Trump political ‘hit list,’ with federal agents contacting friends, seeking records

by Maya C. Miller • CalMatters, Lynn La • CalMatters and Wendy Fry • CalMatters June 15, 2026, 2:45 p.m.June 15, 2026, 2:45 p.m.

San Ysidro DMV

California Legislature in standoff with DMV over sharing driver license data with other states

by Khari Johnson • CalMatters and Wendy Fry • CalMatters June 14, 2026, 8:00 a.m.June 12, 2026, 2:47 p.m.

Catholic Immigration march (Photo by Chris Stone/Times of San Diego)

Immigration, Politics

What to know about the Trump administration’s new green card policy

by Wendy Fry • CalMatters June 6, 2026, 9:30 a.m.June 5, 2026, 4:30 p.m.

Exterior view of the California DMV building with a large sign in front. A small black car is parked nearby. The scene is calm and organized.

‘Traición:’ California compartirá datos de conductores inmigrantes a nivel nacional

by Khari Johnson • CalMatters and Wendy Fry • CalMatters April 29, 2026, 3:08 p.m.April 29, 2026, 3:08 p.m.

Exterior view of the California DMV building with a large sign in front. A small black car is parked nearby. The scene is calm and organized.

‘A betrayal:’ California to share data on immigrant drivers nationally

by Khari Johnson • CalMatters and Wendy Fry • CalMatters April 28, 2026, 10:00 a.m.May 4, 2026, 11:50 a.m.

A large community sign, "Little Italy," can be seen over a crowd of protesters marching and bearing colorful signs and flags. A new march, No Kings, is set for Saturday.

California expanding services for immigrants amid Trump’s deportation push

by Wendy Fry • CalMatters Feb. 24, 2026, 8:00 a.m.Feb. 23, 2026, 4:56 p.m.

Uniformed personnel working near a tall metal barrier with concertina wire.

Kristi Noem visiting Mexican border near San Diego today

by Wendy Fry • CalMatters Feb. 12, 2026, 9:18 a.m.Feb. 13, 2026, 2:15 p.m.

People holding signs during a protest outside a building with "BUONA FORCHETTA" and trees in the background.

Immigration arrests quietly increase by 1500% in San Diego

by Wendy Fry • CalMatters and Natasha Uzcátegui-Liggett • CalMatters Jan. 29, 2026, 8:36 a.m.Jan. 29, 2026, 5:53 p.m.

From left, U.S. Sens. Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff address the media before visiting an immigration detention center in California City on Jan. 20, 2026. (Photo courtesy Marcio Jose Sanchez/ AP)

What Sens. Padilla, Schiff saw touring California’s newest ICE facility

by Wendy Fry • CalMatters Jan. 25, 2026, 10:34 a.m.Jan. 25, 2026, 10:35 a.m.

Entrance of the Edward J. Schwartz Federal Building with a metal awning and glass doors, featuring nearby dark metallic sculptures.

He spent 7 weeks in ICE detention. Why his case shows new legal obstacles for immigrants

by Wendy Fry • CalMatters Jan. 9, 2026, 1:55 p.m.Jan. 9, 2026, 1:56 p.m.

Protesters gather to call attention to conditions at the Otay Mesa Detention, calling for its closure.

Crime

ICE releases deaf Mongolian immigrant after holding him for months without interpreter

by Wendy Fry • CalMatters July 23, 2025, 9:54 a.m.July 23, 2025, 9:54 a.m.

Sign for "CoreCivic Otay Mesa Detention Center" with address, surrounded by plants and flags in the background.

Crime

Deaf Mongolian immigrant held by ICE in Otay Mesa for months without access to interpreter

by Wendy Fry • CalMatters July 13, 2025, 1:38 p.m.July 13, 2025, 1:38 p.m.

Tents for U.S. Marines are set up outside of the Campo Border Patrol Station in a remote part of San Diego County.

Marines now stationed in Campo at the border; Newsom’s office calls out ‘danger’ to community

by Wendy Fry • CalMatters June 28, 2025, 8:37 p.m.June 28, 2025, 8:37 p.m.