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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.
Federal officers shot Ricardo Parias eight months ago during an ICE operation to detain him. His lawyer says he is still in pain, highlighting gaps in DHS oversight and care.
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An Adventist Health White Memorial memo insists law enforcement isn’t interfering with medical care, but immigrant rights advocates say there’s still work to be done.
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President Donald Trump urged House Republicans to vote to release the Epstein files, an abrupt reversal of his previous stance. Here's how his messaging on the issue has evolved since taking office.
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NPR interviews with current and former officials reveal more of the backstory around the military's strikes in the Caribbean.
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The Defense Department teased the name "Operation Epic Fury" to describe U.S. and Israeli airstrikes against Iran.
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Trump called Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., a "traitor" after his revoking political endorsement of her. Greene said Sunday his words can "put my life in danger."
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A federal judge has ordered that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement allow detainees at the basement of the detention center in downtown L.A. to access attorneys.
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Michael Gates was deputy assistant attorney general in the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division — and has since parted ways with the Trump administration.
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The House of Representatives was sent home for the duration of the government shutdown. Members returned to the Capitol Wednesday with a lot on their minds.Listen 3:48
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Critics accused the council of using a nationally polarizing topic for political gain.
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Immigrants in California's newest ICE detention center allege they're experiencing inhumane conditions and that they're not getting access to lawyers. Until recently, the site was a state prison.
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President Trump signed a bill reopening the government Wednesday night, but it will take more than a day for some things to return to business as usual. We're tracking those here.
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President Trump signed a bill to fund the government through the end of January, ending the shutdown that has dragged on for six weeks.
