Last fall, cultural student organizations joined together to demand greater support for Indigenous students at the State of Indigeneity — a dialogue forum led by Indigenous students. Now, ASI student government is funding scholarships for Indigenous students. This comes in addition to scholarships for undocumented students who are barred from receiving federal financial aid. Eligible […]
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ASI passes resolution to provide support to students under DACA
The Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) Board of Directors voted Wednesday, Nov. 13 to pass a resolution that would provide support for undocumented students in the event that Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is terminated by the Supreme Court. The resolution ensures that in the event that DACA is rescinded, Cal Poly will continue to […]
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U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear Trump’s DACA appeal
Cal Poly Dream Center Coordinator Katherine Zevallos said the decision was a “small, encouraging victory for Dreamers.”
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University Police issue policy concerning undocumented immigrants
The policy states UPD will not cooperate with other agencies on federal immigration law enforcement unless required by state law.
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SLO County responds to Trump’s proposed elimination of DACA
Following the announcement of President Donald Trump’s plan to end Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), the program that protects minors who illegally immigrated to the United States, San Luis Obispo and Cal Poly community members came together to show their solidarity. Supporters of DACA chanted together in front of Congressman Salud Carbajal’s San Luis Obispo office to […]