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Civics & Democracy
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.
A year after immigration raids exploded in LA, many small shops are still in recovery mode as even a rumor of ICE activity can make customers rethink casual shopping trips.
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The prime-time address is a chance for the president to tout his record ahead of this year's midterm elections.
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Observers watching federal immigration enforcement in Maine who were told by agents they were "domestic terrorists" are now part of a new federal class action lawsuit.Listen 3:42
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What does the Democratic leader see for himself in the years to come?Listen 8:17
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The nation's top court let's a lower court ruling stand. Now the city faces a looming deadline to plan for more than 13,000 homes.
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California Democrats endorsed aging incumbents and party insiders over grassroots challengers, disappointing progressives.
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Ahead of the State of the Union address on Tuesday, evidence continues to mount that President Donald Trump is facing political headwinds.Listen 3:41
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California created five more favorable seats for Democrats in response to move in Texas to help Trump. Now it comes down to primary voters in a small number of districts.Listen 2:24
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California Sen. Adam Schiff's office found that last year, ICE's spending commitments on weapons and ammunition increased more than 360%.
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He's among elected officials boycotting the speech, saying the president is violating the law and Constitution.
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Trump claimed the justices opposing his position were acting because of partisanship.Listen 3:59
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ICE officers often tell people tracking and watching them that they are breaking federal law in doing so, but legal experts say the vast majority are not.Listen 4:53
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“ This is one of those situations where both the left and the right should be supportive.”Listen 0:47
