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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.
President Donald Trump declared that Canada has unfairly discriminated against American autos, alcohol and dairy products.
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The ballot proposal for November would have allowed the council to authorize non-citizens to vote in council and school board elections.
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In a 6-3 vote, the majority ruled to affirm the nation’s 158-year-old legal standard.
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The program is meant to bring the state in compliance with the federal REAL ID law.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers reached a final budget deal last week.
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The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld a law that allows election officials to count mail-in ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but received up to five days after it.
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The Supreme Court struck down a 91-year-old precedent that has prevented presidents from removing members of independent agencies meant to be a check on his power.Listen 8:18
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To combat the unauthorized practice of immigration law, advocates are calling for legislative action.Listen 0:49
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Hospitals and a healthcare union have agreed to pull rival initiatives from the ballot, but a proposed one-time 5% tax on billionaires remains headed to November voters.
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The ruling allows the city’s agreement with WOW Media to continue for now, even as parts of the broader legal fight remain unresolved.
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The ruling came in a case accusing the city of diluting Latino residents’ voting power.Listen 0:45
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The court’s ruling allows the Trump administration to revoke deportation protections for Syrian and Haitian refugees.
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Can’t get to a city council meeting? You can soon call in your comments.Listen 0:44
