Opinion
California’s commitment to immigrant children starts with CHIRP
Image by Napatcha, iStock Images.California has long sought to lead the nation in protecting immigrant communities. That leadership is being tested.
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SB 690: predation or privacy?
Image by putilich. A measure aimed at protecting people’s privacy has instead become one of the most heavily discussed bills of 2026 among California law firms as debate over the proposal has become focused on what some see as a surprising topic: immigration.
Opinion
The fiscal warning California isn’t hearing
US visa, Visa in passport, fee for US visa, tour of the USA, airport, customs, checkpoint, illegal immigrants, closed borders, nationality H-1B visa. Macro photo. High quality photoOPINION – We need a modern system that aligns legal pathways with workforce needs and provides an earned path to legal status for long-term contributors. Without it, we are placing California’s economic stability at risk.
Opinion
With immigration, Newsom should stick it to Trump with facts
Image by Lawrey. OPINION – Governor Newsom, with his Presidential aspirations hidden from no one, ought to seize this opportunity on immigration. Specifically, he should make a point to call out the Trump administration with facts, clarifying the reality of this complicated issue to potentially earn the support of an energized population.
Letters
Letter to the editor: When federal power turns inward, local silence is not neutral
I am writing as a member of this community who is distressed by recent federal immigration enforcement actions and by the silence surrounding local cooperation with them.
Rising Stars
Rising Stars: Jose Barrera, California LULAC Foundation
Jose Barerra. Photo by Joha Harrison.Despite being just 30 years old, Jose Barrera sits atop the leadership ranks in LULAC, or the League of United Latin American Citizens, as the Chairmen of the California LULAC Foundation and National Vice President for the Far West Region. He is currently the youngest person and first DACA recipient to have held three leadership roles in LULAC.
News
Lawmakers and the hot ICE summer
California Mass Deportation Protest, photo by AP. While redistricting has taken center stage for the moment, when lawmakers return next week they will also have a full package of bills addressing interactions with the federal Immigrations and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE) to consider forwarding to Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Capitol Spotlight
Capitol Spotlight: CFA Executive Director Janeth Rodriguez
Janeth Rodriguez, California Faculty Association, Photo by Joha Harrison, Capitol WeeklyIt’s hard to pinpoint exactly when Janeth Rodriguez started on the path that led her to become the new executive director of the California Faculty Association. Even she hesitated when she was asked to tell her story.
Opinion
Keeping immigrant youth safe at school
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OPINION – It unfortunately isn’t news anymore: our immigrant communities are facing unprecedented attacks.
In addition to throwing legal
Opinion
AB 931 preserves trustworthy legal services for immigrants
Image by utah778. OPINION – California has long been a leader in consumer protection and civil rights. AB 931 should be the next chapter in that legacy.