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California Democrats introduced legislation to restore Medi-Cal for all income-qualifying residents of any age, including undocumented immigrants.
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California says it will train 988 responders to support LGBTQ+ youth calling for help. -
Last week, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said that children without legal status cannot enroll in Head Start — effective immediately. But without implementation guidelines, providers say they're in a holding pattern. -
Undocumented immigrants and mixed-status families are learning how to assert themselves — and prepare for worst-case scenarios.
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San Diego’s community college district finds itself directly in Trump’s crosshairs: Its “pride centers” were the only items called out by name in the administration’s plan to slash more than $10 billion of federal spending on education. -
Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s announcement of the intent to revoke Chinese student visas could affect more than 50,000 at California universities and colleges. -
The Port of Los Angeles reported that it expected 80 ships to arrive in May, but 17 have been canceled.
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at identifying sanctuary cities, part of a broader effort to target jurisdictions that limit cooperation with ICE.
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One hundred days into President Trump's second term, DOGE hasn't delivered on its promised savings, efficiency or transparency in meaningful ways. But it has amassed unprecedented power over data.
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More than 1,500 international students nationwide who had their visas revoked by the Trump administration will have them restored. But the relief may be temporary.
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Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested at the Milwaukee County Courthouse on Friday morning.
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California’s agricultural industries face many possible effects from President Donald Trump's tariffs, but some hope for opportunity.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom reset his relationship with President Donald Trump after the Los Angeles fires, but he has yet to secure the disaster aid he wants.
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A federal judge has paused a key section of President Trump's executive order that makes sweeping changes to voting and elections.
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The new directives include efforts to curtail DEI programs at colleges and discipline guidance for public schools.
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Getting rid of judges adds to criticism of the Trump administration for not giving migrants or noncitizens enough due process before they're deported.
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The Education Department says millions of borrowers in default will have a chance to make a payment or sign up for a repayment plan. But on May 5, those who don't will be referred for collection.
Victor Correa had been watching videos of immigration raids on social media for months, with a combined sense of fury and heartbreak.
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A federal judge on Monday considered the legality of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in Minneapolis, where backlash has intensified.
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Senate Democrats say they are unwilling to fund the Department of Homeland Security without major reforms, raising the likelihood of a partial government shutdown.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s new approach to six shots that were formerly given routinely will introduce new hurdles for getting kids immunized.
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The incident, which was caught on video, marks the second deadly shooting by federal officers in Minneapolis in less than a month.
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Los Angeles joins Minneapolis for a walkout at some schools and workplaces to protest immigration enforcement operations.
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The lawsuit escalates a series of confrontations between the president and the leader of the country's biggest bank.
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In his first year back in the White House, President Trump has presided over a sweeping expansion of executive power while eroding democratic norms.
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The U.S. Department of Education dropped its appeal, leaving in place a district court ruling against the administration.
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ICE's budget hovered around $10 billion for years. But President Donald Trump and the Republican-controlled Congress are taking the agency's funding to unprecedented levels.
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Trump is in Switzerland for the World Economic Forum's annual meeting. The president's push to acquire Greenland has turned to antagonism toward allies in recent days.
