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SF politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 hour ago

Sunnyvale joins other cities in approving ICE-free zones - San Jose Spotlight

Sunnyvale City Council prohibits ICE from using city property for civil enforcement, aiming to protect immigrant communities.
#sanctuary-cities
NYC politics
fromAol
1 day ago

Is NYC a sanctuary city? What Mullins could do to airport Customs here

U.S. airports may lose Customs and Border Patrol officers if located in sanctuary cities, impacting major travel hubs like NYC's LaGuardia and JFK.
NYC politics
fromAol
1 day ago

Is NYC a sanctuary city? What Mullins could do to airport Customs here

U.S. airports may lose Customs and Border Patrol officers if located in sanctuary cities, impacting major travel hubs like NYC's LaGuardia and JFK.
#lgbtq
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
6 hours ago

Advocate newsletter 4/9/26

Two Republican congressmen from Georgia participated in drag during high school despite their anti-LGBTQ+ views.
Law
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

New California Law Would Open Up Conversion Therapy Practitioners to Malpractice Lawsuits

California's SB 934 allows greater civil damages for conversion therapy malpractice, extending the statute of limitations to 22 years for minors.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
22 hours ago

She came out to a homophobic student. The school quickly forced her to resign. - LGBTQ Nation

A teacher's assistant resigned after being investigated for addressing a student's homophobic comments, impacting her future employment and benefits.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
6 hours ago

Advocate newsletter 4/9/26

Two Republican congressmen from Georgia participated in drag during high school despite their anti-LGBTQ+ views.
Law
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

New California Law Would Open Up Conversion Therapy Practitioners to Malpractice Lawsuits

California's SB 934 allows greater civil damages for conversion therapy malpractice, extending the statute of limitations to 22 years for minors.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
22 hours ago

She came out to a homophobic student. The school quickly forced her to resign. - LGBTQ Nation

A teacher's assistant resigned after being investigated for addressing a student's homophobic comments, impacting her future employment and benefits.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 hours ago

A day in the life of a 19-year-old in ICE detention: I feel that this nightmare is not going to end'

Detention at Dilley Immigration Processing Center has severely impacted Olivia, a 19-year-old asylum seeker, leading to emotional distress and sleepless nights.
#immigration
fromFortune
4 hours ago
US politics

'This utter lack of communication and consultation flies in the face of federal law': states push against immigration detention plans | Fortune

fromBoston.com
4 days ago
US news

3-year-old immigrant suffered alleged sexual abuse during months in federal custody, family says

US politics
fromGothamist
2 days ago

NYC's ICE office is arresting more immigrants, but deporting fewer

Federal immigration arrests in NYC tripled in early 2026 compared to 2025, but deportation rates and detention durations decreased.
Chicago
fromTruthout
4 days ago

ICE Presence Persists in Chicago as Raids Shift to Quieter Tactics

Federal immigration agents continue to operate in Chicago, impacting communities despite a reduction in visible presence since last fall.
US politics
fromFortune
4 hours ago

'This utter lack of communication and consultation flies in the face of federal law': states push against immigration detention plans | Fortune

Immigration officials have spent $1.074 billion on warehouses for housing immigrants, facing significant opposition and scrutiny over contracts.
US politics
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 day ago

Alameda County leaders oppose ICE jail in former Dublin women's prison

Alameda County Board of Supervisors unanimously opposes converting FCI Dublin into an immigration detention facility.
fromBoston.com
4 days ago
US news

3-year-old immigrant suffered alleged sexual abuse during months in federal custody, family says

fromThe Oaklandside
4 hours ago

Immigrant seniors are losing medicare coverage despite paying for it

Rosa María Carranza, who has dedicated over three decades to child development, faces disenrollment from Medicare due to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which affects lawfully present immigrants.
East Bay (California)
fromAxios
11 hours ago

Hate crimes against Latinos and Sikhs hit record high in 2025

Whoever is the target of a particular sticky type of stereotype, particularly a fear-inducing one, you'll see that particular group spike, says hate crime expert Brian Levin. Overall hate-crime incidents fell 11% in 2025 from the previous year, but anti-Latino hate crimes rose 18% to a record 1,014 incidents.
Right-wing politics
#transgender-rights
fromLGBTQ Nation
8 hours ago
SF LGBT

Trans good Samaritan tried to help a drunk guy at a bar. Then his friend violently attacked her. - LGBTQ Nation

SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
10 months ago

Trans man uses women's restroom to follow the law. Police detained him for it anyway. - LGBTQ Nation

A transgender man was assaulted and charged for using a women's restroom despite having an 'F' gender marker on his ID.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
8 hours ago

Trans good Samaritan tried to help a drunk guy at a bar. Then his friend violently attacked her. - LGBTQ Nation

A transgender woman was assaulted outside an LGBTQ+ bar in Bellingham, Washington, after trying to help an intoxicated man.
#ice
fromsfist.com
23 hours ago
US news

Northern California Man Shot By ICE Was Not Gang Member, Lawyer Says, Was Acquitted of Murder Charge In El Salvador

US politics
fromJezebel
1 day ago

ICE Prepares to Deport the Wife of U.S. Army Sergeant About to Deploy

Annie Ramos was released from ICE custody likely due to public pressure, but her immigration status remains uncertain.
US politics
fromFast Company
1 month ago

This simple site makes it easy to track ICE's actions

A continuously updated database at icetracking.org centralizes statistics and reports to track ICE detentions, deaths, and enforcement actions for macro-level public oversight.
US news
fromsfist.com
23 hours ago

Northern California Man Shot By ICE Was Not Gang Member, Lawyer Says, Was Acquitted of Murder Charge In El Salvador

ICE agents shot a Salvadoran man during a traffic stop, claiming he was a gang member wanted for murder, despite his acquittal years prior.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

ICE agents in Northern California shoot man after he allegedly tries to run them over

ICE officers shot a murder suspect in California after he allegedly attempted to run over an officer with his vehicle.
Boston
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Woman allegedly called ICE on workers she hired

A woman faces backlash for allegedly reporting construction workers to ICE after a roofing job, claiming she owes them money and denies making the call.
US politics
fromJezebel
1 day ago

ICE Prepares to Deport the Wife of U.S. Army Sergeant About to Deploy

Annie Ramos was released from ICE custody likely due to public pressure, but her immigration status remains uncertain.
fromCalifornia Post
55 minutes ago

Exclusive | Fight brewing as controversial bill to let California state workers stay remote advances

Remote work not only increases worker efficiency but also helps state workers who are struggling to pay bills. It costs state workers roughly $6,000 a year to come into office four times a week.
California
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 hours ago

Divided San Jose council approves police housing preference - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose Police Department personnel will receive priority in a new housing program, despite criticism regarding fairness to other city workers.
NYC LGBT
fromGay City News
6 hours ago

City Council's LGBTQIA+ Caucus hires executive director

The City Council's LGBTQIA+ Caucus has appointed Yanery Cruz as executive director to address the needs of New York City's queer community.
#california
Public health
fromKqed
1 day ago

New Report Highlights Low Pay, Dangerous Working Conditions for Farmworkers | KQED

Low wages for California farmworkers contribute to a public health crisis, impacting their health, families, and communities significantly.
Law
fromCard Player
6 hours ago

California Cardrooms Seek To Delay New Blackjack Rules - Poker News

California cardrooms are suing to block new blackjack rules, claiming they will harm jobs and tax revenue.
LA real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

California steps up reform to join the single-stair bandwagon

California proposes legislation to allow mid-rise apartment buildings with a single staircase to increase housing supply and affordability.
SF politics
fromKqed
6 days ago

Thousands of California Immigrant Drivers Face Delays After DMV License Revocations | KQED

California's mass license revocation impacts Sikh asylum seekers, causing economic hardship and job loss amid new federal regulations on non-domiciled licenses.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

California is a sanctuary state. Its public pensions invest in companies working with ICE

California's pension funds have invested over $2.7 billion in companies contracting with ICE and DHS, raising concerns about alignment with state values.
Public health
fromKqed
1 day ago

New Report Highlights Low Pay, Dangerous Working Conditions for Farmworkers | KQED

Low wages for California farmworkers contribute to a public health crisis, impacting their health, families, and communities significantly.
Law
fromCard Player
6 hours ago

California Cardrooms Seek To Delay New Blackjack Rules - Poker News

California cardrooms are suing to block new blackjack rules, claiming they will harm jobs and tax revenue.
LA real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

California steps up reform to join the single-stair bandwagon

California proposes legislation to allow mid-rise apartment buildings with a single staircase to increase housing supply and affordability.
SF politics
fromKqed
6 days ago

Thousands of California Immigrant Drivers Face Delays After DMV License Revocations | KQED

California's mass license revocation impacts Sikh asylum seekers, causing economic hardship and job loss amid new federal regulations on non-domiciled licenses.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

California is a sanctuary state. Its public pensions invest in companies working with ICE

California's pension funds have invested over $2.7 billion in companies contracting with ICE and DHS, raising concerns about alignment with state values.
NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
23 hours ago

Housing groups push to ensure new tenant harassment penalties get in state budget | amNewYork

New legislation aims to impose criminal penalties for systemic harassment of rent-regulated tenants in New York City.
#new-york-city
fromThe Nation
11 hours ago
New York City

How Mamdani Presides Over a Fix-Everything Agenda

Zohran Mamdani's administration focuses on addressing both immediate city issues and deep-rooted racial inequities in New York.
fromThe Nation
11 hours ago
New York City

How Mamdani Presides Over a Fix-Everything Agenda

Zohran Mamdani's administration focuses on addressing both immediate city issues and deep-rooted racial inequities in New York.
New York City
fromThe Nation
11 hours ago

How Mamdani Presides Over a Fix-Everything Agenda

Zohran Mamdani's administration focuses on addressing both immediate city issues and deep-rooted racial inequities in New York.
New York City
fromThe Nation
11 hours ago

How Mamdani Presides Over a Fix-Everything Agenda

Zohran Mamdani's administration focuses on addressing both immediate city issues and deep-rooted racial inequities in New York.
#immigration-enforcement
fromGothamist
4 hours ago
NYC politics

Latino New Yorkers file lawsuit alleging racial profiling by Trump immigration agents

fromKqed
1 month ago
NYC parents

California Officials Demand ICE Return Family to US After Arrest and Deportation | KQED

Pets
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago

The Pets Left Behind When Their Owners Are Deported

Heinz, a Shih Tzu-poodle mix, represents pets left behind due to immigration enforcement actions in New Orleans.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
4 hours ago

Latino New Yorkers file lawsuit alleging racial profiling by Trump immigration agents

The Trump administration is accused of targeting individuals for immigration enforcement based on race and ethnicity, violating their rights.
San Francisco
fromMission Local
2 weeks ago

Arrest at SFO sparks concerns over potential breach of California sanctuary law

Federal immigration officers handcuffed a woman at San Francisco International Airport while her daughter cried nearby, raising concerns about enforcement tactics.
NYC parents
fromKqed
1 month ago

California Officials Demand ICE Return Family to US After Arrest and Deportation | KQED

A deaf student requiring medical devices and hearing aids was deported to Colombia with his family, separated from his support systems and educational program despite advocates' efforts to prevent it.
#san-francisco
fromKqed
1 day ago
Non-profit organizations

As Legal Aid Groups Face Budget Cuts, San Francisco Awards 1 Group Millions | KQED

fromMission Local
1 hour ago
SF politics

S.F. supe Matt Dorsey says he'd have deserved being evicted for drug-use, as his legislation now proposes

fromsfist.com
22 hours ago
Mission District

SF Has a New Homelessness 'Czar,' and He Comes to the Job From Massachusetts

Mike Levine has been appointed as the new director of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing in San Francisco.
fromMission Local
2 days ago
Mission District

S.F. set to lose over 450 shelter beds in Tenderloin

San Francisco is set to lose over 450 shelter beds due to recent closures of multiple homeless shelters in the Tenderloin area.
Non-profit organizations
fromKqed
1 day ago

As Legal Aid Groups Face Budget Cuts, San Francisco Awards 1 Group Millions | KQED

Funding for civil legal services in San Francisco is being cut while a multimillion-dollar grant is awarded to a single nonprofit organization.
SF politics
fromMission Local
1 hour ago

S.F. supe Matt Dorsey says he'd have deserved being evicted for drug-use, as his legislation now proposes

New legislation in San Francisco aims to allow eviction from supportive housing solely for drug use, addressing high overdose rates in these facilities.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

Did SF police violate sanctuary law at SFO? Advocates demand answers after ICE arrest

San Francisco Police Department allegedly assisted federal immigration agents during the arrest of two immigrants, violating sanctuary laws.
Mission District
fromsfist.com
22 hours ago

SF Has a New Homelessness 'Czar,' and He Comes to the Job From Massachusetts

Mike Levine has been appointed as the new director of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing in San Francisco.
Mission District
fromMission Local
2 days ago

S.F. set to lose over 450 shelter beds in Tenderloin

San Francisco is set to lose over 450 shelter beds due to recent closures of multiple homeless shelters in the Tenderloin area.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Los Angeles Stadium workers urge FIFA to bar ICE from World Cup

Unite Here Local 11, which represents cooks, servers and bartenders at the Inglewood venue, said on Monday that the workers remain without a labour contract as the World Cup approaches.
Soccer (FIFA)
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Creepy surveillance': why some cities are shutting down Flock cameras amid privacy concerns

Residents of Dunwoody, Georgia, are protesting the city's contract with Flock Safety over privacy concerns and data ownership issues.
#ice-detention
Miami
fromenglish.elpais.com
6 days ago

The Gueras Aliadas': How two American women are helping locate migrants lost in the ICE labyrinth

Fernanda's father was detained by ICE, prompting her to seek help through social media to locate him.
US politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

Alameda Co. resolution seeks to block former Dublin prison to be used as ICE detention facility

Alameda County is voting to prevent the former Dublin women's prison from becoming an ICE detention facility.
Miami
fromenglish.elpais.com
6 days ago

The Gueras Aliadas': How two American women are helping locate migrants lost in the ICE labyrinth

Fernanda's father was detained by ICE, prompting her to seek help through social media to locate him.
US politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

Alameda Co. resolution seeks to block former Dublin prison to be used as ICE detention facility

Alameda County is voting to prevent the former Dublin women's prison from becoming an ICE detention facility.
SF parents
fromPadailypost
6 days ago

DHS says local mom was killed due to county's sanctuary policy

Homeland Security blames Santa Clara County's sanctuary policy for the murder of Kembery Chirinos-Flores by two undocumented Honduran men.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Lawmaker begs governor not to sign "degrading" trans driver's license ban - LGBTQ Nation

Mississippi State Sen. Rod Hickman opposes Senate Bill 2322, which targets trans rights, urging lawmakers to reject harmful legislation and serve the community.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

San Francisco names new leader at Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing

Mike Levine's extensive experience in connecting health care and homelessness services is crucial for San Francisco, especially given the recent 7% increase in homelessness. Mayor Lurie emphasized the need for Levine's expertise in integrating primary care and social supports to maintain health and housing stability.
Mission District
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

Attorney speaking after man shot by ICE in Stanislaus County traffic stop

A man was shot by ICE agents during a traffic stop in Patterson, California, after allegedly using his vehicle as a weapon.
#deportation
Right-wing politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Trump administration reaffirms plans to deport Abrego Garcia to Liberia

The Trump administration's deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia raises concerns about vindictiveness and legality amid mass deportation criticism.
Mission District
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days ago

The opaque limbo of foreigners deported by the US to Mexico

Jean, a Haitian deported to Mexico, faces isolation and frustration due to lack of assistance and the complexities of third country deportations.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Trump administration reaffirms plans to deport Abrego Garcia to Liberia

The Trump administration's deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia raises concerns about vindictiveness and legality amid mass deportation criticism.
Mission District
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days ago

The opaque limbo of foreigners deported by the US to Mexico

Jean, a Haitian deported to Mexico, faces isolation and frustration due to lack of assistance and the complexities of third country deportations.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

What are the health impacts of sea-level rise, and who should pay?

The impact on patients and health services is just one part of a growing health burden driven by sea-level rise, including water contamination, infectious disease, food insecurity, displacement and worsening mental health.
Public health
Higher education
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

Philly Law Students Demand School Break Ties With ICE - Above the Law

Law students are demanding protections against ICE and DHS recruitment on campus due to threats to their rights and safety.
Law
fromNieman Lab
2 days ago

Federal appeals court supports injunction against ICE in L.A. Press Club lawsuit

A federal judge ruled to limit DHS's use of force against journalists and protesters during ICE raids, affirming First Amendment rights.
#dhs
US news
fromKqed
1 day ago

Federal Immigration Officers Say They Shot Suspected Gang Member in Central California | KQED

DHS officers opened fire to protect themselves, resulting in Mendoza being wounded and hospitalized.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

New DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin Threatens to Remove Customs From SFO, Other Sanctuary City Airports

Sanctuary cities may lose airport processing privileges if they don't cooperate with ICE and Border Patrol, according to DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Democrats accuse ICE of creating disappearances' on US soil

Lawmakers claim DHS's unreliable detainee locator system is causing disappearances of individuals detained by immigration authorities.
US news
fromKqed
1 day ago

Federal Immigration Officers Say They Shot Suspected Gang Member in Central California | KQED

DHS officers opened fire to protect themselves, resulting in Mendoza being wounded and hospitalized.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

New DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin Threatens to Remove Customs From SFO, Other Sanctuary City Airports

Sanctuary cities may lose airport processing privileges if they don't cooperate with ICE and Border Patrol, according to DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Democrats accuse ICE of creating disappearances' on US soil

Lawmakers claim DHS's unreliable detainee locator system is causing disappearances of individuals detained by immigration authorities.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
23 hours ago

Transgender Latina beaten outside Washington LGBTQ+ bar after helping man recalls attack

A transgender woman was assaulted outside a bar while helping an intoxicated person, leading to felony charges due to hate crime implications.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

15 arrested in anti-ICE Passover protest takeover of Palantir's Manhattan lobby | amNewYork

Fifteen protesters were arrested after occupying Palantir's lobby during a Passover seder to condemn ICE operations.
US politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Dan Goldman's five-bill blitz: How and why the New York congressman is fighting to reign in ICE | amNewYork

Dan Goldman advocates for immigration rights, proposing legislation against ICE's courthouse arrests, citing a personal family history of immigration.
Social justice
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

The Overlooked Crisis Facing Immigrants With Disabilites

Gregory Javier Laguna and his brother have been detained for almost five months after being wrongfully accused of attempted theft.
NYC parents
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

'Get Down! Get Down! They're Gonna See Us!': Six Months of Hiding From ICE

Immigrant families in Chicago live in fear due to ICE raids, impacting their daily lives and sense of safety.
California
fromCalifornia Post
2 days ago

Creepy secret spy cameras are found hidden outside California homes - as terrifying warning issued

Hidden spy cameras are being discovered outside homes in Los Angeles County, likely used by burglars to monitor homeowners.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Federal judge orders return of California DACA recipient deported to Mexico

U.S. District Judge Dena Coggins in Sacramento gave the government seven days to return Maria de Jesus Estrada Juarez, 42, and restore her protections under the Obama-era program Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, 'as if her Feb. 19, 2026 removal never occurred.'
SF parents
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

SoMA residents file complaint with state, accusing SF of pushing unhoused resources to their area

Residents of SoMa are demanding state intervention due to the concentration of public health and unhoused services in their neighborhood.
LGBT
fromConsequence
2 days ago

Karol G Warned Not to Speak About ICE or Risk Losing Visa. She Plans to Do So Anyway

Karol G aims to speak out on political issues despite concerns for her safety and the impact of her statements.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

SoMa Residents Demand More Housing, Redistribution of Shelters to Other Neighborhoods

Residents allege the city treats western SoMa as a poverty containment zone, seeking to decertify Lurie's upzoning plan due to restrictive zoning practices.
SF politics
fromTruthout
6 days ago

CA Should Send Prisoners Home Instead of Spending Millions on New Facilities

California's prison reform focuses on expensive new facilities rather than effective rehabilitation, with minimal budget allocation for actual rehabilitation programs.
Mission District
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

SFPD May Have Violated Sanctuary Laws By Helping ICE at SFO, Bystander Files Lawsuit

SFPD officers allegedly violated sanctuary laws by assisting ICE agents during a deportation at San Francisco International Airport.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Senators demand return of deported California DACA recipient

A California woman with active DACA protection was detained at her green card interview and deported within 24 hours, prompting senators to call for her return by the Department of Homeland Security.
fromwww.ocregister.com
2 months ago

California lawmakers are pushing various immigration-related bills this year

Proponents said Senate Bill 747 is a first in the nation type of bill and it's called the No Kings Act, a reference to the nationwide demonstrations against President Donald Trump that have occurred throughout his second term that closes a loophole that allowed federal officers to be treated differently than state or local law enforcement for alleged constitutional violations.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Letters: Shooting doesn't mean ICE shouldn't enforce immigration law

The killing of a woman in Minneapolis by an ICE agent may or may not have been a justified use of force. On first appearance, it does appear that it wasn't. But even if it wasn't justified, that in no way justifies shutting down ICE and the enforcement of our immigration laws. Furthermore, rioting or defending rioting in support of this is a disgrace and damnable foolishness.
US politics
#immigration-detention
fromKqed
2 months ago
US politics

California Senators Visit Immigration Jail Ahead of Looming ICE Funding Bill Deadline | KQED

fromKqed
2 months ago
US politics

California Senators Visit Immigration Jail Ahead of Looming ICE Funding Bill Deadline | KQED

fromKqed
2 months ago
US politics

California Senators Visit Immigration Jail Ahead of Looming ICE Funding Bill Deadline | KQED

fromKqed
2 months ago
US politics

California Senators Visit Immigration Jail Ahead of Looming ICE Funding Bill Deadline | KQED

US politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Editorial | Time for ICE to end this madness amNewYork

ICE increasingly uses aggressive, allegedly unconstitutional tactics to detain noncriminal immigrants who complied with legal processes and posed no criminal threat.
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