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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 Trump administration proposes to include a question about U.S. citizenship status in this year's field test of the 2030 census.
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Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested at the Milwaukee County Courthouse on Friday morning.
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The DOJ told a legal services provider it would not renew its contract at the end of April. The decision could leave families separated at the U.S.-Mexico border during Trump's first term without the support they were promised under a federal settlement agreement.
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Voters' next step depends on whether their displacement is permanent or temporary.
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An Orange County judge ruled against the company’s motion to force the case into arbitration — and behind closed doors.
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The city has not contracted with the Chamber of Commerce since 2022, when a corruption scandal made headlines.
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Here's an explanation of what the documents are, how to use them to find what you’re interested in and more.
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He admitted to failing to disclose financial interests in decisions and will have to pay nearly $19,000, which will go into the city’s general fund.
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A federal judge has paused a key section of President Trump's executive order that makes sweeping changes to voting and elections.
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Get your personal tax receipt for the city's spending.
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Do is scheduled to be sentenced in June to up to five years in federal prison. County supervisors voted 4-1 to call for a tougher sentence.
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The libraries have been a center of controversy since proud MAGA conservatives gained control of city government.
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Getting rid of judges adds to criticism of the Trump administration for not giving migrants or noncitizens enough due process before they're deported.
