Renée Bartlett-Webber

Renée Bartlett-Webber is an investigative and audio journalist reporting on policy and accountability as it relates to immigration, education and inequality across California.

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Por qué estos condados de California financian directamente la defensa legal de migrantes en medio de la represión de Trump

California ha financiado la defensa legal de inmigrantes contra la deportación durante una década. Ahora, más ciudades y condados también están aportando fondos.

By Renée Bartlett-Webber • February 23, 2026

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Why these California counties are directly funding immigrant legal defense amid Trump’s crackdown

California has funded immigrant legal defense against deportation for a decade. Now, more cities and counties are kicking in money, too.

By Renée Bartlett-Webber • February 23, 2026