Immigrants Rising

2025 Legislative & Budget Recap: Expanding Opportunities for California Immigrants

Posted by: Communications on October 28, 2025

We are grateful for our many partners who joined us in these advocacy efforts and continue to uplift the needs and lived experiences of immigrants across the state.

In order of left to right, Immigrants Rising’s Policy Advocacy Senior Manager Daniela R., Executive Director Dr, Iliana Perez, Programs Director Laura Monica B.G., and Career Pathways Manager Jesús F.R. smile for a team photo.

Reinvigorated: Recap of the 2025 SUCCESS Convening

Posted by: Communications on September 29, 2025

Categories: General Announcements

Immigrants Rising is proud to co-host the 2025 SUCCESS Convening, bringing together educators, advocates, and students to advance equitable opportunities for undocumented students.

Immigrants Rising Denounces the U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision To Allow Blanketed Discriminatory Immigration Detention Tactics

Posted by: Communications on September 9, 2025

Categories: General Announcements

The SCOTUS lifted a lower district court order and re-enabled immigration officials to use discriminatory and racist tactics to carry out the administration’s unscrupulous immigration agenda.

Immigrants Rising Applauds California Court of Appeals’ Decision Regarding Undocumented Students’ Access To On-Campus Jobs

Posted by: Communications on August 12, 2025

Categories: General Announcements, Press Release

A California Court of Appeals ruled that the UC’s policy of barring undocumented immigrants from accessing on-campus jobs and paid research positions is discriminatory and violates state law.

California Invests $7.5MM in Immigrant Entrepreneurship

Posted by: Communications on July 16, 2025

Categories: General Announcements, Press Release

The California State Legislature and Gov. Gavin Newsom approves $7.5 million to continue investing in entrepreneurship for immigrants and individuals with limited English proficiency.

Statement from Iliana Perez, Executive Director of Immigrants Rising, on ICE Raids and Federal Military Deployment in Los Angeles County

Posted by: Communications on June 9, 2025

Categories: General Announcements

Immigrants Rising stands with Los Angeles residents who believe that everyone, regardless of status, deserves to live with dignity and without fear.

At 100 Days, Attacks on In-State Tuition for California’s Undocumented Students Harm Our Economy and Communities

Posted by: Communications on April 30, 2025

Categories: General Announcements, Press Release

We stand firm in our mission to empower every individual to reach their full potential—no matter who holds office or what harmful policies arise.

This Tax Day, ICE is going after the very immigrants who fund Social Security

Posted by: Communications on April 17, 2025

Categories: General Announcements

This Tax Day, while millions file their returns as usual, over 12 million people will do so at grave risk—not just to their finances, but to their safety.

DACA Updates

Posted by: Communications on March 18, 2025

Categories: General Announcements, Resources

On March 11, 2025, the 5th Circuit’s mandate on DACA—based on their ruling from January 2025—went into effect. Here's what you should know.

Immigrants Rising Endorses American Dream and Promise Act, Citing Economic and Moral Imperatives

Posted by: Communications on February 28, 2025

Categories: General Announcements, Press Release

Legislation seeks to unlock $799 billion economic potential by granting citizenship to DACA recipients and TPS holders.

10 Things To Do Right Now as an Undocumented Person

Posted by: Communications on February 19, 2025

Categories: General Announcements, Resources

Explore how you can prepare yourself, your loved ones, and your community for possible challenges ahead.

Immigrants Rising’s Statement: We Will Always Find Ways to Thrive

Posted by: Communications on January 23, 2025

Categories: General Announcements

"We make each other strong, we keep each other safe, and we will fight harder than ever for our communities."

Immigrants Rising will continue to stand firm and find opportunities for undocumented people

Posted by: Communications on November 8, 2024

Categories: General Announcements

Even as President-elect Trump returns to the White House this January, we will not lose sight of who we are and what we’re about.

2024 Legislative Recap: Progress and Challenges in Expanding Opportunities for Californians

Posted by: Communications on October 22, 2024

Categories: General Announcements

Our progress in breaking barriers for Californians this year.

Immigrants Rising’s Statement on the Opportunity for All Lawsuit

Posted by: Communications on October 3, 2024

Categories: General Announcements, Press Release

“Today's lawsuit is the necessary next step to ensure equal access to campus employment for undocumented students at the UC, CSU, and CCC."

Updates

2025 Legislative & Budget Recap: Expanding Opportunities for California Immigrants

Reinvigorated: Recap of the 2025 SUCCESS Convening

Immigrants Rising Denounces the U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision To Allow Blanketed Discriminatory Immigration Detention Tactics

Immigrants Rising Applauds California Court of Appeals’ Decision Regarding Undocumented Students’ Access To On-Campus Jobs

California Invests $7.5MM in Immigrant Entrepreneurship

Statement from Iliana Perez, Executive Director of Immigrants Rising, on ICE Raids and Federal Military Deployment in Los Angeles County

At 100 Days, Attacks on In-State Tuition for California’s Undocumented Students Harm Our Economy and Communities

This Tax Day, ICE is going after the very immigrants who fund Social Security

DACA Updates

Immigrants Rising Endorses American Dream and Promise Act, Citing Economic and Moral Imperatives

10 Things To Do Right Now as an Undocumented Person

Immigrants Rising’s Statement: We Will Always Find Ways to Thrive

Immigrants Rising will continue to stand firm and find opportunities for undocumented people

2024 Legislative Recap: Progress and Challenges in Expanding Opportunities for Californians

Immigrants Rising’s Statement on the Opportunity for All Lawsuit

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