DACA Archives - Times of San Diego

Law enforcement officers in tactical gear walking on a street near a red SUV.

ICE is detaining DACA recipients — and it’s growing harder for them to get out

by Jackie Llanos • NOTUS April 11, 2026, 11:00 a.m.

After trying unsuccessfully to end DACA in his first term, President Donald Trump has taken steps to erode the program.

A hand holding a "Defend DACA" sign in front of the Supreme Court building.

Deported DACA recipient files federal lawsuit seeking return to California

by Jackie Llanos • NOTUS March 12, 2026, 11:30 a.m.

A person with short, grayish-black hair stands outdoors, wearing a dark blue jacket. The expression is serious, under a clear blue sky.

Democrats join deported DACA recipient to push for her return

by Jackie Llanos • NOTUS March 5, 2026, 2:28 p.m.March 5, 2026, 2:28 p.m.

DACA recipients and supporters in New Orleans, Oct. 10, 2024. Courtesy Alliance San Diego

Federal government could resume taking DACA applications

by Associated Press Oct. 2, 2025, 8:15 a.m.

Inmates in a correctional facility common area with tables and a staircase.

Crime

Officials investigate death of former DACA recipient in ICE custody

by Associated Press Sept. 25, 2025, 6:20 a.m.Sept. 25, 2025, 6:20 a.m.

Drawing of diverse people with "DREAMers WELCOME!" and a poster about free immigration legal services.

Dreamers to lose Covered California health insurance next month

by Ana B. Ibarra • CalMatters Aug. 5, 2025, 10:34 a.m.Aug. 6, 2025, 2:43 p.m.

The community gathers outside Buona Forchetta the day after an immigration raid.

California restaurants on edge over immigration raids

by Lauren Hepler | CalMatters and Levi Sumagaysay • CalMatters June 19, 2025, 11:03 a.m.June 19, 2025, 11:03 a.m.

Deportatino flight

Report: 1.6 Million People Could be Targeted for Deportation in Southern California

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego Dec. 21, 2024, 11:55 p.m.Dec. 22, 2024, 7:17 a.m.

Alex Padilla

Sen. Padilla Calls on President Biden to Protect Immigrant Communities

by Brooke Binkowski • Times of San Diego Dec. 4, 2024, 11:50 p.m.Dec. 5, 2024, 7:47 a.m.

Covered California sign

For the First Time, DACA Recipients Eligible to Enroll in Covered California Plans

by Brooke Binkowski • Times of San Diego Nov. 3, 2024, 11:58 p.m.Nov. 4, 2024, 7:54 a.m.

A medical room has been set up in the new shelter. At prior shelters, a medical trailer served the immigrants.

‘Dreamers’ Can Enroll in ACA Plans For First Time This Year — But a Court Challenge Could Get in the Way

by Julie Appleby • KFF Health News Nov. 1, 2024, 8:15 a.m.Nov. 1, 2024, 8:15 a.m.

DACA recipients and supporters in New Orleans, Oct. 10, 2024. Courtesy Alliance San Diego

San Diegans Brought to U.S. as Children Ask Judges to Keep Protections Against Deportation

by Brooke Binkowski • Times of San Diego Oct. 10, 2024, 11:39 a.m.Oct. 10, 2024, 12:39 p.m.

Immigration sign at the Mexican border

Biden to Offer Path to Citizenship for Undocumented Immigrants Married to Americans

by Reuters June 18, 2024, 7:52 a.m.June 18, 2024, 7:57 a.m.

Defend DACA protest

Biden Administration Expands Health Insurance Access for DACA Immigrants

by Reuters May 3, 2024, 8:18 a.m.May 3, 2024, 8:18 a.m.