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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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OPINION – It unfortunately isn’t news anymore: our immigrant communities are facing unprecedented attacks.
In addition to throwing legal
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.
An agricultural field worker in Salinas takes a break from picking raspberries. Image by rightdx. OPINION – Migrants and immigrants aren’t some abstract political issue—they are our neighbors, our coworkers, our friends, and our family.
Image by Tennessee Witney. OPINION – In recent weeks, Los Angeles witnessed mass protests in response to sweeping federal workplace raids. Yet at the same time, a less visible threat is brewing in Sacramento: Section 2 of Assembly Bill 931.
Capitol and flag, by Karin Hildebrand LauTrump 2.0 is already in full swing and California leaders are as well. Budget bills related to the L.A. fires are ready to go, and the Capitol says goodbye to an old friend.