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LAist’s coverage of civic life and citizen issues in Southern California. We cover elections, examine who gets listened to and why, and provide a guide for anyone who wants to more fully participate in civic life.
The FBI agents kneeled during a protest in 2020 not to reflect a left-wing political view, but to de-escalate a volatile situation, they say in court papers.
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A White House agency official confirms Trump officials are reviewing changes to racial and ethnic categories approved by the Biden administration for the 2030 census.
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The Supreme Court will ultimately decide whether to uphold the longstanding principle that grants citizenship to the children of non-citizens born in the U.S.
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A new poll adds to a slate of recent surveys suggesting Californians’ support is waning for Trump’s harshest immigration enforcement policies.
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Governor says law firms, universities and CEOs are 'selling out' to Trump. With tech, he says he understands.
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The Supreme Court has cleared the way for a Texas congressional map that may help the GOP win five more U.S. House seats in the 2026 midterms.
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Judge hears first case in the federal government’s nationwide effort to get states’ voter data.
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Statewide turnout was 50%. It was lower in L.A. County and higher in Orange County.
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The Trump administration is pausing all immigration applications such as requests for green cards for people from 19 countries banned from travel earlier this year.
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Police chief says the weapons are needed for de-escalation, but the LAPD has come under scrutiny for its use of force during this summer’s protests.
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The commission is looking at a wide range of changes to the city's constitution, including increasing the size of the City Council.
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It marks the second time that the conservative Orange County city has tried, and failed, to challenge the legality of SB 54.
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A faith-based center will challenge an investigation into whether it misled people to discourage abortions.
