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Governor proposes deportation defense—courtesy of California
For the first time ever, the proposed state budget includes millions of dollars to help undocumented immigrants fight deportation.
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California’s governor once opposed sanctuary status. Have time—and Trump—changed his mind?
(Update: Gov. Jerry Brown signed the “sanctuary state” law on October 5, saying in a statement: “These are uncertain times for undocumented Californians and their families, and this bill strikes a balance that will protect public safety, while bringing a measure of comfort to those families who are now living in fear everyday.”) If Gov. Jerry Brown […]
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Federal judge thwarts attempt by Trump to punish ‘sanctuaries’
A federal judge just blocked President Trump’s executive order that would have kept federal funds from flowing to municipalities that consider themselves sanctuary cities.
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Deportation’s orphans: Who cares for children when parents are ejected?
As immigration enforcement ramps up, so rises the fear of undocumented parents about the fate of their children if they are separated by deportation and returned to their native country. Will the children stay in the United States? Who will care for them? Will someone transport the children to the parents wherever they are? Will […]
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US Attorney General: immigration agents will continue arresting at courthouses
Trump administration officials defended immigration agents making arrests at state courthouses today in a letter sent to California’s chief justice in response to her request that federal officers stop “stalking” courts.
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Federal immigration chief holds Sacramento forum, faces protesters
Protesters repeatedly interrupted a community forum in Sacramento today, shouting at the visiting head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Thomas Homan, who was there to speak about how the agency operates. Homan was invited by Sacramento Sheriff Scott Jones, who ordered some of the protesters be removed about halfway through the event.
Health
Paul Ryan pledges to keep trying to repeal Obamacare, while California Democrats cheer the House’s failure
While GOP House Speaker Paul Ryan is insisting that the fight to repeal Obamacare is not over, Democratic leaders in California continue celebrating on social media over the House's failure to secure enough votes to pass the Republicans' replacement.
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California’s Chief Justice warns immigration agents: Stop using courthouses as “bait”
Immigration agents have been put on notice by California's Supreme Court Chief Justice for “stalking undocumented immigrants” at courthouses, and using courthouses as "bait."
Environment
Toxic Priorities: Switching cleanup rules, state risks leaving homes contaminated
Struggling with what officials call the largest and most expensive toxic contamination in California history, embattled state regulators have changed the formula for assessing the level of lead-laced soil in residential areas—a move that could result in a significant number of homes falling off the priority cleanup list.
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State’s Democratic lawmakers file FOIA request for details of immigration raids
California Democratic leaders upset over the Trump administration's more aggressive crackdown against illegal immigration have sent a flare aimed at Washington D.C.—a Freedom of Information Act request for information about immigration raids and policies.