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Max Rivlin-Nadler
Speak City Heights Reporter
Max Rivlin-Nadler is an investigative journalist whose reporting has appeared in outlets such as the New York Times, the New Republic, the Village Voice and Gothamist. His years-long investigation into New York City's arcane civil forfeiture laws led to a series of lawsuits and reforms which altered a practice that had been taking millions from poor communities for decades.
Since moving to San Diego, he has reported extensively on immigration and criminal justice issues, including the treatment of asylum-seekers along the border, last year's District Attorney race, and the criminalization of homelessness in the midst of California's deepening affordability crisis. A native of Queens, New York, Max attended Oberlin College in Ohio, where he majored in creative writing.
Recent Stories by Max Rivlin-Nadler
Trump Administration's 'Unprecedented' Asylum Restrictions Could Outlast Pandemic
- May 26
- By Max Rivlin-Nadler
While major parts of the economy are reopening amid relaxing health measures, policies along the border — first put in place during the pandemic — remain extended indefinitely.
Memorial Day Weekend Serves As A Trial Run For Restaurant Reopenings
- May 25
- By Max Rivlin-Nadler
Many restaurants and outdoor areas opened over the Memorial Day holiday weekend. While residents are excited to enjoy the outdoors, business owners acknowledge it will take awhile for people to get used to the new normal.
New Coffee Shop Brews Up Business In The Midst Of Pandemic
- May 24
- By Max Rivlin-Nadler
It took Marlyn Gonzalez over three years to line everything up for her business. All she needed to do was open — which was scheduled for late March. And then the pandemic hit.
Border Patrol Begins Sending Mexican Border Crossers On Flights To Mexico City
- May 21
- By Max Rivlin-Nadler
Border Patrol has announced that it has begun flying some Mexican citizens caught crossing the border illegally straight from San Diego to Mexico City.
Coronavirus Upended Her Family, But This Latina Teen Is Determined To Make Her Vote Count
- May 20
- By Max Rivlin-Nadler
First-time voter Marlene Herrera is undecided when it comes to the 2020 presidential election. The coronavirus has upended the issues she is watching.
San Diego County Supervisors Revive Human Relations Commission Amid Rise In Hate Incidents
- May 19
- By Max Rivlin-Nadler
County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher, who pushed for the revival of the commission, said that racial tensions in the county had been further exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
California To Start Sending Relief To Undocumented Immigrants
- May 18
- By Max Rivlin-Nadler
Thousands of undocumented immigrants will receive up to one-thousand dollars from the state government starting Monday. The payments are drawn from a $75 million cash assistance program launched by Gov. Newsom last month.
California Budget Cuts Target Health Care For Immigrants
- May 15
- By Max Rivlin-Nadler
On Thursday, the governor announced that an expansion of Medi-Cal to undocumented seniors was no longer being considered, as the state looks to tighten its belt during the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression.
Top DHS Official Says ICE Won't Release Detainees Just To Avoid COVID-19 Risk
- May 13
- By Max Rivlin-Nadler
In a visit to San Diego, acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf said it would be "irresponsible" to release all the detainees in ICE custody.
Youth Ambassadors To Raise Awareness Of Social Programs During Pandemic
- May 13
- By Max Rivlin-Nadler
The county and state have resources for young people, but they’re not always reaching the people they need to during this time of increased isolation. In response, a group of young people have volunteered to act as ambassadors to other youths.
Stories featuring work by Max Rivlin-Nadler
Lawsuit: US Border Officers Questioned Journalists At Length
- Nov. 21, 2019
- By Associated Press
Five American journalists sued the U.S. government Wednesday, alleging border authorities violated their First Amendment rights by inspecting their cameras and notebooks and questioning them extensively about their coverage of last year’s migrant caravan.
7 Songs To Discover In March
- Feb. 26
- By Julia Dixon Evans
Looking to uncover new music this month? Here are some local musicians with new releases as well as some notable acts coming through town.
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