LACo Supervisors Consider Four Motions Addressing Federal Immigration Raids

County supervisors take steps to oppose sweeps, raids by federal immigration agencies

On a 5-0 vote, but with much consternation from its most conservative member, the board agreed to direct staff to take several actions opposing recent and future sweeps, raids, or other functions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents which have…

Immigration Raids Are Scaring Off Workers Rebuilding California After Its Deadly Wildfires: Report

As California works to recover from some of the most destructive wildfires in its history, a new report by The New York Times highlights how immigration enforcement operations are impeding cleanup and reconstruction efforts across the state.

LACo Supervisors Consider Four Motions Addressing Federal Immigration Raids

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors will consider four motions introduced by Supervisor Hilda Solis Tuesday that address the federal government’s ongoing crackdown on illegal immigration and federal funding cuts affecting programs for undocumented immigrants. The first motion would launch a cash aid fund within 30 days to support workers and families impacted by immigration raids. It also calls for potential expansion of the Small Busine…

ICE raids: Salud Carbajal clashes with federal agents in immigration crackdown chaos

Federal immigration crackdown threatens California’s historic housing reforms

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Guest Commentary written by Nils Gilman Nils Gilman is the chief operating officer and executive vice president of the Berggruen Institute. California has finally made real progress on one of its most stubborn problems: the housing crisis. After decades of paralysis, the state […] The post Federal immigration crackdown threatens California’s historic housing reform…