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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.
California lawmakers want to strengthen protections for detained patients, including by making it easier for their families and attorneys to find them.
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A legal expert from Loyola Law School’s Immigrant Justice Clinic advises on how U.S. citizens or lawful residents can respond if stopped or questioned by immigration agents
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Fewer than 8,000 people across the entire city, with a population of 4 million, turned out to vote.
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Access to affordable child care was a talking point throughout the NYC mayoral campaign. Child care advocates told LAist this signaled a change in political discourse, and that Los Angeles should take note.
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The “End the Occupation” march began outside City Hall as hundreds rallied against recent federal immigration enforcement sweeps.
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President Trump signed a massive tax and spending bill to implement much of his domestic agenda during a celebration for the Fourth of July.
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Civil rights groups allege feds have targeted people based on skin color and blocked detainees from seeing lawyers. Officials say actions have been lawful and “highly targeted.”
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Participants told us they were more prepared to vote in local races and more likely to vote after these workshops. The wheels in our heads have been turning ever since.
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City Council appointed T. Jack Morse, but also proposed sweeping changes to the commission’s powers.
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The Republican megabill cuts trillions in taxes, while scaling back spending on Medicaid and other federal programs. It now heads to the House, where some GOP lawmakers are signaling major objections.
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Use our calculator to see how your money breaks down in the new city budget.
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The city’s policy prohibits federal agents from using city resources for immigration enforcement.
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In a bold legal test, California legislators are advancing bills that would benefit descendants of enslaved people without mentioning race, setting the stage for a court battle.
