Immigration

Students navigate campus life during new Trump era

As the Trump administration pushes against University programs, underrepresented students look for ways to overcome adversities on campus. 

By Brandelyn Clark | April 16, 2025

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Revoked student visas at ASU reaches a count of at least 50, students demonstrate

After a law firm confirmed there is an increase in students who have had their visas revoked, advocacy groups demonstrated on Wednesday. 

By Carsten Oyer | April 9, 2025

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ASU advocacy groups draw attention to exploitation of migrant farmworkers

Students raise awareness about the migrant and seasonal farmworker community while addressing labor exploitation and trafficking.

By Valeria Cruz Butrón | April 8, 2025

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State Press Play: The Contrast Episode

Join hosts Ava Peguese, Connor Greenwall, and Joahan Lopez for this week's State Press Play! The newest magazine, The Contrast Issue, is here and we spoke with some reporters on their stories.

By Ava Peguese , Joahan Lopez and Connor Greenwall | March 26, 2025

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Crow says 80 ASU projects were canceled by federal administration at Tempe student forum

University President Michael Crow addresses key student questions in the Tempe forum.

By Cristina Robles-Ruiz | March 25, 2025

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ASU and Phoenix community educate those affected by recent immigration policies

In response to growing immigration concerns, students and organizations in Arizona are hosting workshops to inform affected communities of their rights. 

By Valeria Cruz Butrón | March 4, 2025

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Opinion: Post-election, censorship on TikTok is worse than ever

TikTok is steadily increasing censorship, causing harm to the political sphere and increasing polarization.

By Eleri Mosier | February 20, 2025

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Video: College Republicans United at ASU tabling event met with hundreds of protesters

Around 700 protesters gathered on Hayden Lawn against College Republicans United at ASU.

By Matthew Marengo | February 4, 2025

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Hundreds protest CRU at ASU event, in solidarity with immigrants and DACA students

A College Republicans United at ASU tabling event asking students to turn in fellow classmates to ICE led to a campus protest outside of the Hayden Library.

By Sophia Ramirez and Ellis Preston | January 31, 2025

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Politicians, student organizations condemn CRU at ASU event planned for Friday

Organizations, community members and students speak out against CRU at ASU's event, which calls on students to report classmates to ICE. 

By George Headley | January 30, 2025

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Demonstrators protest next to Downtown Phoenix campus as students join in

Students join anti-fascism protest outside of the Downtown Phoenix campus.

By Ellis Preston | January 30, 2025

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College Republicans United asks students to report fellow classmates to ICE this Friday

A CRU tabling event near the Memorial Union this Friday asking students to report fellow students to ICE is facing backlash from members of the University and surrounding community.

By George Headley | January 30, 2025

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ASU community members react to Trump's executive order banning birthright citizenship

Students, faculty and alumni weigh in on growing concerns surrounding federal immigration policies.

By Madison Haynie and Valeria Cruz Butrón | January 27, 2025

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Inauguration Day sparks protest in Downtown Phoenix, students speak out against Trump

Students and protesters marched against President Donald Trump's inauguration in Downtown Phoenix this Monday. 

By Pippa Fung and Ellis Preston | January 21, 2025

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Why many Asian Americans voted independently in the 2024 election

Asian American voters tended to lean more on the independent side due to difference in beliefs against both sides of the political spectrum. 

By Pippa Fung | December 28, 2024

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DACA recipients await their future under a new presidency, turn to ASU for support

Students are apprehensive as they examine a potential new future for the undocumented student population at ASU. 

By Ellis Preston | December 19, 2024

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Proposition round-up: The results of the 2024 Arizona general election ballot measures

After almost a week of counting, the Associated Press called the last races on the Arizona 2024 general election ballot.

By Emma Bradford | November 13, 2024

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Satire: I don't vote

SPM's resident satirist breaks down why voting is a waste of time because who cares about democracy in this day and age?

By Claire Geare | November 5, 2024

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Rep. Ruben Gallego visits students in Tempe, encourages support for campaign

Ruben Gallego visited students at Tempe on Oct. 16 at a pop-up event organized by Sun Devils for Harris and the Young Democrats at ASU.

By Pippa Fung | October 17, 2024

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New crimes, old fears: How students in Arizona could be affected by immigration ballot measure

Student organizations and voters detail the faults of the proposition for the workforce, students and families. 

By Pippa Fung and Emra Muslim | September 24, 2024

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