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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Biola and Immigration

Biola and Immigration
Mass Deportations have been rampant, affecting many communities, including those at Biola.
Jamileh Lopez, News Editor March 31, 2025

Victoria García, a freshman sociology major, shared that the increasing traction of U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids and deportations brings worries for family members, though they have done their best to live peacefully for years.  “There is a small fear that I have for family...

Beyond the Bubble: Orange County opposes California sanctuary state policy

A photoillustration of a student popping a bubble.
Fullerton and Buena Park also raise possibility of taking stance against protecting immigrants.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief March 29, 2018

Regions surrounding Biola, including Orange County, Fullerton and Buena Park have made movements to reject California’s status as a sanctuary statefor immigrants. AN INNER CONFLICT California passed Senate Bill 54 last April to offer protections to those facing President Donald Trump’s immigration...