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Good morning, San Diego.
On days off I like to go to the park or the beach. I still like seeing movies on the big screen. There’s errands too (bah!) and a glass of wine with a good friend from time to time (much better). It’s what we all need – time to relax and unwind.
What I don’t do is spend my time inside and outside of immigration court.
But there’s a remarkable group of people, retirees, clergy and traditional activists, who do. They are making it their mission to bear witness during this time of profound turmoil for migrants, even those who had been making their way through the system to gain legal status.
Two of our contributors, Roberto Camacho and Sophia Sleap, spent time at the courthouse, asking these volunteers what drives them.
“Jesus called us to welcome the stranger, so we believe in welcoming immigrants,” said one Methodist woman who has become a regular at the courthouse.
We may have turned the page on Christmas, but the season isn’t quite over. As we look ahead to New Year’s, it’s also a time to reflect on the big events of the past year. We’ve rolled out a couple of these stories already, about Pacific Beach, Point Loma and La Mesa. Look for more in the days ahead as we take a look back at 2025. Did we forget anything? Let us know!
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Today’s top story
Inside the courthouse where activists are tracking immigration enforcement in real time
By Roberto Camacho • Special to Times of San Diego and Sophia Sleap • Special to Times of San Diego
As the mass deportation push has played out in immigration court, the courthouse itself has increasingly become a daily site of opposition.
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Today’s opinion column
Opinion: The 2026 election cycle could be one of the oddest in California’s history
There are so many Democrats running for governor that it’s theoretically possible for a Republican to win, despite the state’s deeply blue profile.
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