Policy

LAPD Olympic Division names first Korean American commander

The Los Angeles Police Department’s (LAPD) Olympic Division, which oversees Koreatown, has appointed its first-ever Korean American commanding officer. Rachel Rodriguez, a 20-year law...

Green card carry requirement: CBP warns of misdemeanor, 1,484 denied entry

Ongoing immigration raids targeting undocumented immigrants are prompting Korean Americans with legal status to carry proof of status. The green card carry requirement is...

ICE to Hire 10,000 Agents With $50K Bonuses in Massive Expansion

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is launching a major recruitment effort, offering expanded hiring incentives and actively promoting openings across the country. On July...

Korean Student Arrested by ICE After Court Appearance, Prompting Outcry

A 20-year-old Korean student was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) immediately after appearing in immigration court in New York, prompting protest...

Green card holder detained at U.S. airport, denied legal counsel

A green card holder returning from South Korea was detained without charges or legal counsel, raising serious concerns about due process and civil liberties.

California governor race intensifies as field expands to 10 candidates

With 10 candidates declared and Kamala Harris out, the California governor race is heating up—setting the stage for a high-stakes primary and general election in 2026.

Green Card Holder Transferred to ICE Facility After SFO Detention

Tae-Heung Kim, a 40-year-old Korean American permanent resident, who had been detained for more than a week at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), has...

Green Card Holder Held at SFO, Denied Legal Access Over Old Drug Charge

Tae-heung Kim, a 40-year-old Korean American green card holder, has been held in federal custody for more than a week at San Francisco International...

Rick Caruso Donates $50K, Pledges Match for LA Catholic Immigrant Fund

Rick Caruso, former Los Angeles mayoral candidate, has donated $50,000 to support a new immigrant family assistance program led by the LA Catholic Archdiocese. The...

ICE Home Raids Escalate Across Southern California, Triggering Korean American Alarm

Federal immigration agents have expanded home raids across Southern California, raising growing concern in Korean American and immigrant communities. The raids are part of...