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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.
The Justice Department is offering grants to cities and police departments across the country, but recipients must cooperate with federal immigration enforcement.
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President Trump's new executive order ends collective bargaining for wide swaths of federal employees, as part of his broader campaign to reshape the government's workforce. Unions vow to sue.Listen 3:02
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Here are five takeaways from a week when the Trump administration has had to deal with the Signal chat leak, announced new tariffs and carried out more deportations.
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Last year, California passed a law that prohibits schools from requiring staff to notify parents if a student identifies as transgender. The U.S. Department of Education alleges the law violates parents’ rights.
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The Trump administration says it hopes to save $11.4 billion by freezing and revoking COVID-era grants.
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In Irvine, legislative power rests in the hands of the seven-member City Council. One of those seats is up for grabs on April 15.
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The reduction in force comes along with a reorganization of the Department of Health and Human Services, consolidating 28 divisions to 15.Listen 3:29
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The City Council also wants businesses to report ICE raid notices to the city.
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The Los Angeles City Council approved a motion asking officials to come back in 60 days with a proposal.
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The order tests the power of Trump's authority and would require voters using a federal form to show proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections.
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The CEOs of the largest U.S. public broadcasting networks appeared before a House subcommittee chaired by Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene.Listen 2:46
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Cuts from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting would affect NPR stations across the U.S., big and small.
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The New American Initiative offers assistance with DACA renewals, green card applications and citizenship classes.
