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#immigration
fromTruthout
2 days ago
SF parents

Judge Orders Release of Mother and 5 Children Held in ICE Jail for Nearly a Year

Madrid food
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 days ago

The Spanish citizen forgotten by everyone at an ICE center: I am literally abandoned, as if I don't exist'

Miguel Barreno Lopez, a Spanish citizen, remains detained by ICE for six months despite a judge approving his voluntary departure to Spain.
US politics
fromTruthout
11 hours ago

Trump's War on Immigrants Has Shifted From Spectacle to Bureaucratic Blitz

The Trump administration continues to pursue anti-immigrant strategies through increased ICE arrests in Texas despite public opposition.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
12 hours ago

ICE Will Reportedly Curb Some of Its Most Aggressive Tactics

The Trump administration is reconsidering immigration enforcement tactics, rolling back controversial policies of ICE amid public scrutiny and leadership changes.
SF parents
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Judge Orders Release of Mother and 5 Children Held in ICE Jail for Nearly a Year

A federal court ruled that ICE's prolonged detention of the El Gamal family violates the Constitution, yet they remain detained without release.
Agriculture
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Contributor: ICE raids and migrant pay cuts are devastating California economies

Immigration raids in California's Central Coast have severe human and economic impacts, leading to family crises and significant agricultural losses.
Madrid food
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 days ago

The Spanish citizen forgotten by everyone at an ICE center: I am literally abandoned, as if I don't exist'

Miguel Barreno Lopez, a Spanish citizen, remains detained by ICE for six months despite a judge approving his voluntary departure to Spain.
US politics
fromTruthout
11 hours ago

Trump's War on Immigrants Has Shifted From Spectacle to Bureaucratic Blitz

The Trump administration continues to pursue anti-immigrant strategies through increased ICE arrests in Texas despite public opposition.
#housing-policy
East Bay (California)
fromKqed
1 day ago

California Demands Trump Withdraw Proposal Targeting Housing for Mixed-Status Families | KQED

Proposed housing policy changes could evict families with mixed immigration status, risking homelessness for up to 30,000 Californians.
US politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

NHC urges HUD to withdraw proposed mixed-status eligibility rule

Proposed HUD rule will increase family instability and homelessness while raising costs and reducing the number of households served.
East Bay (California)
fromKqed
1 day ago

California Demands Trump Withdraw Proposal Targeting Housing for Mixed-Status Families | KQED

Proposed housing policy changes could evict families with mixed immigration status, risking homelessness for up to 30,000 Californians.
US politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

NHC urges HUD to withdraw proposed mixed-status eligibility rule

Proposed HUD rule will increase family instability and homelessness while raising costs and reducing the number of households served.
fromwww.theguardian.com
18 hours ago

Migrants struggle back across Latin America after Trump shuts asylum door: It's hard to know what to do'

Torres fled Venezuela in 2018, seeking a stable life in Latin America. His journey took him through nine countries, facing numerous hardships along the way.
Miami Marlins
Law
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

That California Ban on Masked ICE Agents Just Got Struck Down

California's law banning masks for federal agents violates the Supremacy Clause, as states cannot regulate federal agency operations.
fromFast Company
13 hours ago

The U.S. just changed marijuana law for the first time in decades

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the decision in a post on X, noting that the DOJ would immediately move state-licensed marijuana and FDA-approved marijuana products to Schedule III alongside Tylenol with codeine, ketamine, and steroids.
Cannabis
fromKqed
1 day ago

Tracking ICE Arrests Inside California Courts | KQED

The Save Willy Act would establish a 'whale desk' at San Francisco's Coast Guard station, creating a centralized place for whale sightings to be reported and mariners to be alerted, helping large ships avoid collisions.
SF politics
Canada news
fromFortune
15 hours ago

Canada opens door to millions of Americans who want to leave the flood of people leaving during the Trump era | Fortune

Millions of Americans can now more easily obtain Canadian citizenship through ancestry due to a new law effective December 15.
#transgender-rights
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
15 hours ago

A trans mom fled the US to Cuba with her child. The administration sent a plane to get them back. - LGBTQ Nation

A Utah transgender woman faces charges for allegedly kidnapping her 10-year-old child and taking her to Cuba without consent from her ex-wife.
fromBoston.com
16 hours ago
US news

Trump administration flies 10-year-old back from Cuba amid custody fight involving gender identity

LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
15 hours ago

A trans mom fled the US to Cuba with her child. The administration sent a plane to get them back. - LGBTQ Nation

A Utah transgender woman faces charges for allegedly kidnapping her 10-year-old child and taking her to Cuba without consent from her ex-wife.
fromBoston.com
16 hours ago
US news

Trump administration flies 10-year-old back from Cuba amid custody fight involving gender identity

fromTruthout
12 hours ago

Hundreds Protest Against Citizens Bank Over Ties to ICE Prison Partners

A group of organizations calling themselves the De-ICE Citizens Bank Coalition is demanding that the bank end its relationship with ICE, specifically by halting its financial ties with CoreCivic and The GEO Group, prison corporations that work on behalf of the federal agency.
Social justice
fromwww.npr.org
12 hours ago

Trump administration eases rules on some marijuana categories. Here's what to know

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that the rescheduling of marijuana 'allows for research on the safety and efficacy of this substance, ultimately providing patients with better care and doctors with more reliable information.' This marks a significant shift in the federal approach to medical marijuana.
US news
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
14 hours ago

Good Morning, News: Senate Republicans Push ICE Funding, City Councilors Protest NDA Pressure, and More 'Will They Won't They' Ceasefire - Portland Mercury

Portland Public Schools faces a $50 million budget deficit, considering school closures and has received no emergency funding from state legislators.
Left-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
21 hours ago

The One Part of the Court System Where Trump's Takeover Plans Have Been a Smashing Success

Trump's administration has aggressively reshaped the immigration court system by removing judges and asserting unilateral control over deportation cases.
#clergy-abuse
California
fromKqed
16 hours ago

Tenants in California Mobile Harm Parks Grapple with Rent Hikes and Evictions | KQED

California's first clergy abuse case verdict since 2019 may impact ongoing litigation against the Diocese of Oakland.
California
fromKqed
16 hours ago

Tenants in California Mobile Harm Parks Grapple with Rent Hikes and Evictions | KQED

California's first clergy abuse verdict since 2019 may impact ongoing cases against the Diocese of Oakland.
California
fromKqed
16 hours ago

Tenants in California Mobile Harm Parks Grapple with Rent Hikes and Evictions | KQED

California's first clergy abuse case verdict since 2019 may impact ongoing litigation against the Diocese of Oakland.
California
fromKqed
16 hours ago

Tenants in California Mobile Harm Parks Grapple with Rent Hikes and Evictions | KQED

California's first clergy abuse verdict since 2019 may impact ongoing cases against the Diocese of Oakland.
Boston real estate
fromKqed
19 hours ago

'They're Bleeding Us Dry': Rent Hikes, Evictions in California Mobile Home Parks | KQED

Residents face significant rent increases and feel powerless against management's decisions.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

The Hidden Cost of Upward Mobility for Immigrant Children

Immigrant children face identity struggles and family expectations tied to upward mobility, leading to emotional tension and cultural gaps.
#deportation
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days ago
Miami

The father's plea that ICE ignored: I have a daughter with Down syndrome and autism and a wife with cancer, please don't deport me'

US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 week ago

House Bucks Trump, Votes to Shield Haitians From Deportation

The Trump administration targets legal immigrants, particularly Haitians under TPS, for deportation despite their refugee status and ongoing crises in their home country.
Miami
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days ago

The father's plea that ICE ignored: I have a daughter with Down syndrome and autism and a wife with cancer, please don't deport me'

A father struggles to connect with his daughter after being deported, while her mother fights for their family's unity despite challenges.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 week ago

House Bucks Trump, Votes to Shield Haitians From Deportation

The Trump administration targets legal immigrants, particularly Haitians under TPS, for deportation despite their refugee status and ongoing crises in their home country.
NYC parents
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Trump administration flies 10-year-old back from Cuba amid custody fight

A government plane was sent to Cuba to return a child involved in a custody dispute over gender identity.
Public health
fromKOMO
1 day ago

California moves toward banning 'predatory' social media for kids under 16

California is advancing a bill to ban social media accounts for children under 16 to combat addiction and mental health issues.
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 day ago

Fed grant to cut San Jose's homeless housing costs - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose aims to offset homeless shelter costs through Medi-Cal reimbursements with a new federal grant for compliance assistance.
fromThe Nation
1 day ago

How California's Kids Are Taking On Big Oil

At his home in Pasadena, high schooler Atticus Jackson frantically shoved his belongings into his car as the sky turned a deep orange. A few hundred feet away, the fire climbed up the mountain and a cloud of red and gray smoke obscured the view.
Fundraising
US Elections
fromThe Nation
2 days ago

We Are About to Miss the Opportunity of a Lifetime

2026 and 2028 can initiate transformational change if anger is channeled into a clear vision and goals.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

California plaintiff in lawsuit challenging immigration raids arrested by ICE

ICE arrested a plaintiff in an immigration lawsuit, raising concerns of retaliation and prompting an emergency petition for his release.
fromKqed
1 day ago

California's Ban on Masked Immigration Agents Struck Down by Federal Appeals Court | KQED

"If a state law directly regulates the conduct of the United States, it is void irrespective of whether the regulated activities are essential to federal functions or operations, and irrespective of the degree to which the state law interferes with federal functions or operations."
Law
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
12 hours ago

Dems pass "profound" law to protect trans kids who change their names - LGBTQ Nation

Colorado's new law protects the privacy of trans children seeking name changes, ensuring their dignity and safety.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
12 hours ago

Commentary: Stop being so chill, Xavier Becerra. Fight for California's future

Xavier Becerra needed a strong debate performance to distinguish himself but failed to inspire confidence among voters.
#immigration-enforcement
fromKqed
15 hours ago
Social justice

Amid ICE Fears, Mental Health Workers Report Drop in Immigrants Seeking Treatment | KQED

Social justice
fromKqed
15 hours ago

Amid ICE Fears, Mental Health Workers Report Drop in Immigrants Seeking Treatment | KQED

Increased immigration enforcement has led to a decline in mental health support access among immigrant families in the Bay Area.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

The federal agents deployed in Trump's immigration crackdown visualized

The Trump administration's immigration enforcement escalates in Minneapolis, marking a significant operation that impacts families and communities across the US.
#marijuana
Right-wing politics
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

The U.S. Is Poised For Its First-Ever Population Decline And All It Took Was Making It A Bad Place To Live - Above the Law

The U.S. may experience its first annual population decline due to low growth rates and decreasing fertility.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
11 hours ago

CA State Senate to vote on slew of insurance reform bills, addressing transparency, non-renewals

California is voting on insurance reform bills aimed at increasing transparency and accountability in the insurance market.
SF politics
fromIntelligencer
2 days ago

Will the Becerra Surge Save or Sink California Democrats?

Xavier Becerra is gaining traction in the California gubernatorial race following Eric Swalwell's withdrawal amid scandal.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
9 hours ago

Effort to hold Uber legally responsible for sexual assaults by drivers heads to ballot

Voters will decide if rideshare companies should be liable for sexual assaults during trips in November.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Becerra, Steyer Tie For Democratic Lead In Governor's Race Following Endorsements

Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer are tied for the Democratic lead in the California governor's race after key endorsements.
#daca
SF parents
fromJezebel
1 week ago

Wife of Dreamer Detained by ICE Speaks Out: 'He's Done Everything Right'

Juan Chavez Velasco, a DACA recipient, was detained by ICE while delivering breast milk for his newborn daughter, raising concerns about his family's future.
SF parents
fromJezebel
1 week ago

Wife of Dreamer Detained by ICE Speaks Out: 'He's Done Everything Right'

Juan Chavez Velasco, a DACA recipient, was detained by ICE while delivering breast milk for his newborn daughter, raising concerns about his family's future.
California
fromKqed
1 week ago

Undocumented Families Are Stepping Back From the Tax System This Year | KQED

Los Angeles Unified School District reached a tentative agreement with unions, allowing 400,000 students to return to school and avoiding a strike.
Austin
fromThe Texas Tribune
3 weeks ago

Texas upends life for undocumented immigrants, DACA recipients

Texas Republicans have enacted laws severely restricting noncitizens' access to essential services and opportunities, creating widespread fear and uncertainty.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 hours ago

Trump administration pushes DoJ to pursue denaturalization cases report

The Trump administration is initiating denaturalization cases against 384 foreign-born US citizens, targeting those who illegally obtained citizenship.
#california-law
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Court blocks California law requiring federal agents to wear some form of ID

A California law requiring federal immigration agents to wear identification has been blocked by an appeals court due to constitutional concerns.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Law requiring ICE agents to show identification struck down by 9th Circuit

California law requiring federal officers to show ID was struck down by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals for violating federal authority.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Court blocks California law requiring federal agents to wear some form of ID

A California law requiring federal immigration agents to wear identification has been blocked by an appeals court due to constitutional concerns.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Law requiring ICE agents to show identification struck down by 9th Circuit

California law requiring federal officers to show ID was struck down by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals for violating federal authority.
SF parents
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

She paid into Medicare for years. Trump's immigration policy will end her coverage

Lawfully present immigrants, including Rosa Maria Carranza, will be disenrolled from Medicare due to new legislation, affecting around 100,000 individuals.
#department-of-homeland-security
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
17 hours ago

US Senate passes $70bn funding plan for ICE, Border Patrol

Senate advances plan to reopen the Department of Homeland Security with a 50-48 vote, funding immigration enforcement despite Democratic opposition.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
17 hours ago

US Senate passes $70bn funding plan for ICE, Border Patrol

Senate advances plan to reopen the Department of Homeland Security with a 50-48 vote, funding immigration enforcement despite Democratic opposition.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
9 hours ago

The GOP's Dilemma: Pass ICE Funding Now or Make Bill Even Worse

Senate passed a $70 billion budget resolution for immigration enforcement, setting up a reconciliation bill amid Republican divisions.
US politics
fromFortune
10 hours ago

Temporary protected status holders in US add $29 billion to the economy every year and pay $8 billion in taxes | Fortune

The Supreme Court will hear arguments on the Trump administration's efforts to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians, affecting over 350,000 people.
#dhs-funding
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
20 hours ago

Senate Republicans bypass Democrats to advance $70bn ICE and border patrol plan in vote-a-rama' US politics live

Funding for DHS has stalled due to disagreements over ICE and Border Patrol operational rules following fatal shootings by immigration enforcement agents.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
20 hours ago

Senate Republicans bypass Democrats to advance $70bn ICE and border patrol plan in vote-a-rama' US politics live

Funding for DHS has stalled due to disagreements over ICE and Border Patrol operational rules following fatal shootings by immigration enforcement agents.
#budget-resolution
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
21 hours ago

Senate GOP is kickstarting budget reconciliation to fund ICE. Here's how that works.

Senate Republicans introduced a budget resolution to fund immigration enforcement agencies amid a partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security.
US politics
fromPOLITICO
23 hours ago

Senate Republicans clear go-it-alone path for ICE funding

Republicans prioritize funding for immigration enforcement over expanding social programs in the budget resolution.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
21 hours ago

Senate GOP is kickstarting budget reconciliation to fund ICE. Here's how that works.

Senate Republicans introduced a budget resolution to fund immigration enforcement agencies amid a partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security.
US politics
fromPOLITICO
23 hours ago

Senate Republicans clear go-it-alone path for ICE funding

Republicans prioritize funding for immigration enforcement over expanding social programs in the budget resolution.
US politics
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Deaths in ICE Custody Surge in 2026, Averaging 1 Every Week

The death toll of immigrants in ICE custody has reached a record high, with at least 17 deaths reported since January.
NYC parents
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Democrats point to deportation of Dreamers' as another reason for Homeland Security blockade

DACA Dreamers who built lives in the U.S. are now being deported under the Trump administration, prompting Democrats to block DHS funding over immigration enforcement practices.
US politics
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Alexis Ohanian shocks Washington with pro-immigration remarks

Alexis Ohanian criticized the Trump administration's immigration policies, diverging from other tech CEOs' supportive stances.
US politics
fromKqed
1 week ago

Deportation Flights Increase in San Diego Under Trump Administration | KQED

MCAS Miramar serves as a hub for various flights, including ICE, while legislation aims to hold fossil fuel companies accountable for climate-related damages.
#daca-deportation
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
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

This Is the Perfect Moment for Democrats to Grow a Spine

Democrats must abandon triangulation, dismantle ICE, and block further ICE funding after federal agents killed a Minneapolis resident documenting abuses.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Are Democrats Right to Cut an Immigration Deal with Trump?

Congress faces hard trade-offs and often concedes to the President to avoid harm from prolonged shutdowns while preserving some future leverage.
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