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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.
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The bill would create a first-in-the-nation legal pathway for residents to seek financial damages in state court.
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Trump’s support among California Republicans has slipped to 79%, down from 84% near the start of his term.
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More than half of California's Democratic legislative caucus called for a government shutdown over ICE shootings and some introduced bills to hold federal agents accountable.
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Federal immigration enforcement authorities are facing scrutiny and criticism over their tactics, including the lack of body-worn cameras.Listen 4:09
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Trump's rally in Iowa on Tuesday brings his message to a state disproportionately affected by his economic policies. Voters there could help determine control of Congress.
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The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights claims people held at Adelanto lack “basic necessities” and medical care
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Senate Democrats say they are unwilling to fund the Department of Homeland Security without major reforms, raising the likelihood of a partial government shutdown.Listen 3:39
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Former assistant public defender says dozens of old criminal cases should be re-examined to determine whether defendants were wrongfully convicted.
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The death of ICU nurse of Alex Jeffrey Pretti on Saturday marks the second deadly shooting by federal officers in Minneapolis in less than a month.
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After a marathon City Hall meeting on Wednesday, residents secured not just a temporary moratorium, but momentum toward an outright ban.Listen 4:51
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Los Angeles joins Minneapolis for a walkout at some schools and workplaces to protest immigration enforcement operations.
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In his first year back in the White House, President Trump has presided over a sweeping expansion of executive power while eroding democratic norms.
