Andrea Castillo covers immigration. Before joining the Los Angeles Times, she covered immigrant, ethnic and LGBTQ+ communities for the Fresno Bee. She got her start at the Oregonian in Portland. A native of Seattle, she’s been making her way down the West Coast since her graduation from Washington State University.
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Republicans have won enough seats to control the U.S. House, securing their hold on the government alongside President-elect Donald Trump.
Nov. 14, 2024
Democratic Rep. Mike Levin wins reelection to his San Diego-area seat in one of several tight races that will determine which party controls the House.
Nov. 13, 2024
Legal aid centers report receiving hundreds of inquiries from immigrants wondering what they should do ahead of Trump’s promised mass deportations.
Nov. 12, 2024
The Associated Press called the race in California’s 40th Congressional District on Thursday.
Nov. 7, 2024
Election night results were too close to call Tuesday for California’s 49th Congressional District in San Diego and Orange Counties
Nov. 5, 2024
Election night results were too close to call in the race between Republican Rep. Young Kim and Democratic challenger Joe Kerr for California’s 40th Congressional District.
Nov. 5, 2024
In the months leading up to this week’s election, some agencies that specialize in helping Americans relocate abroad have noticed a surge in interest.
Nov. 5, 2024
The former president says migrants are voting illegally, eating pets in Springfield, Ohio, and coming from jails and mental institutions.
Oct. 31, 2024
Former President Trump says that if reelected, he will initiate the largest mass deportation of undocumented immigrants in history. Experts say that’s unlikely.
Oct. 24, 2024
Some of California’s most competitive congressional races are in districts with significant Latino populations. Those seats — all currently occupied by Republicans — are critical to the question of which party will control Congress next year.
Oct. 21, 2024