The Southern Border Communities Coalition, of which Alliance San Diego is a part, will continue to fight for a nation that is fair and just, and remain committed to ensuring that the rights and dignity of border residents and those who travel through our region are protected, and that our quality of life is preserved.

San Diego faith and civil rights leaders are uniting against President Trump’s executive order that places a temporary ban on refugees and immigrants from seven predominantly Muslim countries. The San Diego chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations announced Tuesday the formation of a "Forum on Religious Freedom" coalition that will fight Islamophobia in San Diego.

By Christina Oriel

LEADING up to President Donald Trump’s inauguration, community organizations across Southern California have been preparing to safeguard undocumented Filipinos who may be subject to deportation. In the Filipino-American community, many have not forgotten comments the real estate billionaire made last summer that seemed to suggest a ban on immigration from areas with high rates of terrorism, including the Philippines.