Sofía Mejías-Pascoe

The Blacks Beach tragedy — what could be one of the deadliest maritime smuggling attempts in San Diego history — highlights the grave reality of the risks that migrants south of the border are willing to take to reach the U.S. Immigration advocates say restrictive border policies have made those migrants increasingly desperate.

Workers in California have some of the strongest laws protecting them of anywhere in the country, but asserting their rights requires knowing what they are.

Recent initiatives from government agencies in San Diego County suggest calls for reform are being heard.

Policy experts and advocates say comprehensive immigration reform could save lives.

A new law takes aim at wage theft, which disproportionately impacts lower-wage workers, especially immigrants, women and people of color.

Mairani Rubio Padilla and her son, Tadeo are among the few migrants for whom a narrow door to the U.S. suddenly but briefly opens, providing a way around Title 42.