Max Rivlin-Nadler
Speak City Heights ReporterMax 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. He has reported extensively on immigration and criminal justice issues, including the treatment of asylum-seekers along the border, San Diego'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.
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A new report from the American Civil Liberties Union and researchers at San Diego State University sheds light on the treatment of migrants in the hours and days after they’re caught crossing the border. -
KPBS Midday EditionA group of doctors from across the country is spending the week in San Diego demanding they be allowed to vaccinate detained migrants against flu. -
The number of people caught crossing the southwest border dropped by a third in November 2019, as compared to November 2018, according to CBP’s data. -
KPBS Midday EditionSix months ago, Imperial Valley boxer Andy Ruiz shocked the world when he became the heavyweight champion, upsetting the heavily favored Anthony Joshua. Now, on the eve of their rematch, young boxers in Calexico are looking to follow in his footsteps. -
KPBS Midday EditionA new report commissioned by the American Civil Liberties Union has found that black people in San Diego are being stopped and searched by police at a far higher rate than white people, despite being only around 5.5% of the population. -
Earlier this year, California legislators banned the use of private detention facilities in the state. But Immigration and Customs Enforcement is trying to extend contracts for four facilities, including one in Otay Mesa, before the law takes effect.
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