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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.
Bruno Mars tickets running for $2,000 and ones for SZA costing $600 caught California lawmakers' attention. They're advancing two bills targeting the resale market.
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The report says Los Angeles continued to see rising liability payments, overspending by departments and revenue shortfalls in the fiscal year that ended in June.Listen 0:45
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An attorney for the truck driver is arguing statements by the San Bernardino County district attorney violated their client's rights under the California Racial Justice Act.
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With fear keeping some immigrant families inside, a program to bring groceries directly to their doors is seeking to expand.
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In a rare move, the White House recently took down a racist post from one of President Trump's social media accounts. Extremism researchers say it fits a pattern.Listen 5:07
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This court observer program started last summer when the Trump administration’s deportation campaign ramped up in Southern California.Listen 29:31
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Criminal defense lawyers are tracking when the Justice Department appears to rely on irregular charging practices.
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Tricia McLaughlin has become the public face defending the Trump administration's mass deportation policy and immigration tactics over the past year.
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Partnerships between ICE and local law enforcement agencies has expanded widely under the second Trump administration, data analyzed by NPR shows.Listen 3:41
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The changes would prevent private facilities for unaccompanied children from contracting with federal immigration agencies.
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Forty people are running for mayor, including incumbent Karen Bass.
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State Sen. Sasha Renée Pérez said her bill would crack down on collaboration between local law enforcement and federal agents clamping down on free speech.Listen 0:46
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Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis was shot in the leg during the incident. Another Venezuelan man was also accused of attacking an immigration officer.
