One student, at least, saved by new deportation rules

Boyle Heights Beat reporter Jessica Perez analyzes recent changes in immigration policy through the lens of Issacc Berrera, a student from her neighborhood who was arrested last week, but released home without being deported."While the new rules could potentially lead to the suspension of deportation proceedings against thousands of immigrants in the next months, it’s unclear if the new rules led to Barrera’s release. Barrera is more inclined to credit a campaign organized by the immigrant rights community, which included petitions and phone calls." Read the full story.