Immigration Reform

Acclaimed Mexican actor Demián Bichir stopped by campus Thursday afternoon to discuss challenges that Latin American actors face in Hollywood as well as to encourage undocumented students to continue striving toward their dreams.

When Rodrigo and his parents were told they would not be allowed to return to the United States after a winter break visit to Mexico because they had failed to renew their visas, his classmates in Berkeley launched a campaign and circulated a petition to bring him home.

Obama’s announcement has left members of the Latino community celebrating around the country and the GOP furiously reacting to his decision. Putting the public response aside, the impact of the policy change may not be quite positive as some may think.