Latino members of the San Jose City Council are calling for more funding for undocumented immigrant protections as the incoming presidential administration threatens to ramp up deportations. Councilmembers Pamela Campos, Domingo Candelas, David Cohen and Peter Ortiz want the city to follow up on past funding from Santa Clara County officials and give more financial support...
Immigrants put billions of dollars into Santa Clara County
Immigrants are one of Santa Clara County’s key economic drivers, bringing billions of dollars into the community. Approximately 765,800 immigrants contributed $255 billion to the county’s gross domestic product in 2021, according to a recent report that reveals the significant role immigrants play in the region’s labor force, businesses and consumer spending. New Americans in...
San Jose colleges offer students immigration services
Community colleges want students to know free legal services are available to those in need of immigration assistance. The San Jose-Evergreen Community College District has programs for students and employees to receive immigration-related help for naturalizations, undocumented status and more. Advocates said the resources are crucial for AB 540 and DACA students who have uncertain...
San Jose is No. 1 metro area for immigrants
San Jose tops the list of U.S. metro areas where immigrants look for a better life. That’s according to a study released this month from the George W. Bush Institute that shows immigrants thrive in technology centers. San Jose is categorized as a fast-growing suburban area within a large metro region that draws immigrants from throughout the country. The...
San Jose native opens doors for immigrant entrepreneurs
Yacanex Posadas grew up mostly on the north side of San Jose. He worked multiple jobs at a young age to help his family, who told him everyone can use a hand. “My dad always taught me about standing up for the little guy,” Posadas said. “My grandma always used to say, be the voice...
San Jose advocates say new federal immigration guidance falls short
President Joe Biden’s administration recently unveiled new immigration guidelines—and reactions are mixed in San Jose. While some local advocates say the guidance is lacking, Rep. Zoe Lofgren, chair of the House Immigration and Citizenship Subcommittee, is applauding the new policy. “(It is) an important step in the right direction, particularly after the prior administration undermined...