
California Asylum Seekers
Is the subject of Refugees in California taboo?
If you mentioned to a local that you are a Refugee in California will that be taken with objection?
What steps are taken to protect Refugees living in California?
Karen refugees celebrate New Year
Refugees from the Karen state of Burma gathered in San Diego over the weekend to celebrate the new year, one of the community's most important celebrations. About 2,000 Karen refugees have moved to San Diego since 2007, according to Karen Organization of SD. Ref. Source 2b.
More Syrian refugees coming to San Diego
A growing number of Syrian refugees are being resettled in San Diego County. Forty-one Syrian refugees have been resettled here between October 2015 and March 2016. Iraqis, however, account for the highest number of refugees coming to San Diego. Ref. Source 1y.
Surge of Haitians at San Ysidro Port of Entry
Surging numbers of Haitians and migrants from other countries have been arriving at the San Ysidro Port of Entry in recent days, hoping for admission to the U.S. Hundreds camped out inside the port’s pedestrian entrance yesterday to be processed. Ref. Source 1i.