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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.
California lawmakers want to strengthen protections for detained patients, including by making it easier for their families and attorneys to find them.
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Denaturalization is a tactic heavily used during the McCarthy era and one that was expanded during the Obama administration and grew further during President Trump's first term. It's a tool usually used in only the most serious and rare of cases: dealing with Nazis or war criminals.Listen 3:40
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What’s motivating this trend of women making “lonche” for their blue collar husbands at 3 a.m.?Listen 28:25
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The Department of Homeland Security, with help from DOGE, has rolled out a tool that purports to be able to check the citizenship status of almost all Americans.Listen 4:57
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Stricter immigration policies under President Trump could reduce migration to California, leading to economic losses and fewer electoral college votes.
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The decision issues some limits on the power of federal judges to universally block President Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship, asking lower courts to reconsider their rulings.Listen 23:29
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They’ve been used in cities across Europe. Some groups are now trying to make them happen in L.A.
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Video footage can be used to keep government employees accountable.Listen 0:45
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The county says it’s willing to share the records under a strict confidentiality agreement.
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U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer will allow California to question key Trump administration officials and seek details on how national troops have been used since their deployment earlier this month.
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The reasons are varied, ranging from fire dangers to a lack of funding, environmental concerns — and fears of ICE sweeps.
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The House wants to raise the SALT deduction cap, which would help wealthy Californians pay less in federal taxes. The Senate wants to keep it where it is.
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The budget deal between Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Legislature forgoes or delays many of Newsom’s proposed cuts, but the deficit is only likely to grow.
