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Trump Administration’s Public Charge Rule Blocked by Court

10/15/2019 - 5:25 AM By Brittany M.

A U.S. District judge in Manhattan has blocked the Trump administration from implementing a new rule that would make it harder for immigrants who use public assistance to receive green cards or visas.

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Santa Clara, San Francisco Sue Trump Admin Over Public Charge Rule

08/19/2019 - 4:58 PM By Brittany M.

Immigrants receiving food stamps could be denied green cards over a controversial new policy.

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No Citizenship Question on the U.S. Census — For Now

07/01/2019 - 9:26 PM By Brittany M.

A citizenship question on the U.S. Census could spell disaster for California. But its inclusion looks less likely after a ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court.

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Hundreds of Migrants Are Being Dropped Off at Bus Stations in San Bernardino

05/27/2019 - 9:48 PM By Brittany M.

“Why San Bernardino?” one immigrant activist asked. “I think it’s very intentional.”

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Report: Numerous Jurisdictions Flout California Values Act

04/24/2019 - 6:41 PM By Brittany M.

A recent review by Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Asian Law Caucus and the University of Oxford Centre for Criminology in England found that 68 out of 169 local law enforcement agencies (40%) were not in compliance with SB 54.

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President Trump Has Threatened to ‘Dump’ Migrants in California. Here’s How Some State and Local Leaders Are Responding.

04/22/2019 - 8:24 PM By Brittany M.

It’s not clear whether President Trump’s threat to ‘dump’ migrants into so-called sanctuary cities is policy or bluster, but California’s state and local leaders aren’t wasting any time responding.

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The Rise of “Second Amendment Sanctuaries”

04/22/2019 - 8:16 PM By Brittany M.

A growing number of local officials are refusing to enforce new gun control laws. They say they’ve been inspired by the sanctuary city movement.

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L.A. Formally Declares Itself a Sanctuary City

02/12/2019 - 3:20 AM By Brittany M.

It's been a long time coming.

Los Angeles City Council

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San Diego Unveils New Plan to Welcome Immigrants

02/05/2019 - 6:31 AM By Brittany M.

Mayor Faulconer has announced the creation of a new Immigrant Affairs Manager position as part of the five-year plan.

Kevin Faulconer

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Police Officer’s Death Reignites Sanctuary Debate

01/02/2019 - 7:29 AM By Brittany M.

“This is a criminal illegal alien with prior criminal activity that should have been reported to ICE."

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