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Immigration enforcement and protests

Full coverage of reaction in Southern California to Trump's immigration policies.

State Sen. Sabrina Cervantes, a woman with medium skin tone, wearing a black jacket, listens and looks at something out of frame. There are others sitting around her looking towards the same direction as they sit at wooden desks.

After immigration arrests, California lawmakers wonder: Are police telling the feds too much?

The state will audit three of its federally-funded fusion centers amid concerns about violations of civil liberties and privacy.

Is Adelanto's ICE detention facility a ‘concentration camp’? And does it matter?

Mapping ICE's expanding footprint, and the communities fighting back

Migrant children detained in Southern California used as ‘bait’ to arrest and deport their parents

Agents of chaos: Investigation documents Border Patrol’s year of unchecked force

Know your rights

Civics & Democracy

Here's what the law says about civil rights — regardless of immigration status

Undocumented immigrants and mixed-status families are learning how to assert themselves — and prepare for worst-case scenarios.
Education

California students have free speech rights. Here are tips for exercising them

Broadly speaking, California law requires minors to attend school, but it also protects students’ rights to speak out.
Civics & Democracy

You have the right to film ICE detentions. Here’s how to do it effectively

Video footage can be used to keep government employees accountable.

Family resources

Early Childhood Education

How to prepare if a parent or legal guardian is detained or deported

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.
Early Childhood Education

Struggling for words? Tips for talking to kids about immigration enforcement

Experts urge honesty as ICE activity continues in L.A.
Civics & Democracy

Need immigration help? Start at the LA public library

The New American Initiative offers assistance with DACA renewals, green card applications and citizenship classes.

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More Stories

Civics & Democracy

California Democrats push to block ICE from schools, hospitals and shelters

California is a sanctuary state where police can’t help federal immigration authorities. Lawmakers want to keep them out of schools and hospitals.
Civics & Democracy

TSA agents, not ICE, seen at Mariachi Plaza, but Boyle Heights’ rapid response shows its power

The false alarm sparked a wave of community action, underscoring fears and the strength of neighborhood networks.