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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 federal government on Thursday filed an emergency appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court seeking to lift a temporary ban on “roving” immigration sweeps.
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Trump is calling for a "new" census that excludes people in the U.S. without legal status. The 14th Amendment requires the "whole number of persons in each state" in a key set of census results.Listen 3:23
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Notably absent from those facing penalties during this era of stepped-up immigration enforcement are the employers themselves: LAist found just one instance since January in which an employer was penalized for hiring unauthorized workers.Listen 0:43
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The Orange County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to vote on whether to adopt the changes at its next meeting on Aug. 12.
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Federal funding cuts, fire-related costs and continuing liabilities from child sexual abuse cases at juvenile facilities are placing the county in a pinch.
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How one group of hyperlocal officials are responding to ongoing concern about immigration raids.
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Luis Valentan moved to the U.S. in 1992 and founded a grassroots day laborer radio show that empowered workers.
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Without a deal in hand, Republicans say they may try to change Senate rules when they return in September to speed up the pace of confirmations.
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World leaders have lavished praise on President Trump in order to smooth diplomatic relations — and get better deals too.Listen 3:58
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For years, Irvine residents have complained about outdated library facilities under Orange County leadership. Now, the city is taking back control.
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Texas is redrawing districts to favor Republicans. Newsom says two can play at that game. He'll ask voters to approve new maps for California in November.
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After last year's electoral losses, the Democratic Party faces low approval rates and is working to figure out its strategy ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.Listen 3:40
