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Immigration enforcement and protests
Full coverage of reaction in Southern California to Trump's immigration policies.
The Supreme Court ruled last week the Trump administration can use its "SAVE" system to check citizenship status on voter rolls.
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Undocumented immigrants and mixed-status families are learning how to assert themselves — and prepare for worst-case scenarios. -
Broadly speaking, California law requires minors to attend school, but it also protects students’ rights to speak out. -
Video footage can be used to keep government employees accountable.
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Experts say preparing a plan with your family is essential in the event of an emergency. Here’s how to coordinate childcare, find legal services and gather vital documents. -
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The New American Initiative offers assistance with DACA renewals, green card applications and citizenship classes.
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Santa Ana is Orange County’s only sanctuary city. The City Council voted unanimously to adopt the new policy.
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DOJ went after protesters for felony assault, but juries, judges were unconvinced, AP analysis findsThe U.S. Justice Department has struggled to secure felony convictions against most of the 102 protesters arrested since last year.
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DHS says they have put universities "on notice" that they could be in violation of federal rules that dictate work opportunities for international students.
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The sweeping lawsuit argues federal agencies are illegally surveilling and intimidating people who try to peacefully observe federal immigration enforcement activity.
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LAist is hosting listening sessions throughout Southern California. Tell us what immigration issues we should cover.
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The order, issued after disruptive immigration raids in January 2025, placed new restrictions on immigration agents arresting people without warrants.
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Critics say it is the reason why more detainees are risking their lives to protest inhumane conditions and legal rights violations, in the form of widespread hunger strikes.
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Advocates say they are seeing delays in the scheduling of interviews and heightened scrutiny of applicants.
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The warrantless arrests have been a key feature of the government’s mass deportation efforts.
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ICE officers may soon be outfitted with gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks that are intended to gain compliance from combative individuals.
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Alexandra Lozano had offices across the country, including Southeast L.A.
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Local educators are offering two upcoming trainings for community patrols.
