California Chief Justice Says Immigrant Arrests At Courthouses 'Making Us Unsafe'March 29, 2017 | Chris NicholsImmigration arrests outside courthouses "are perfectly legal" but are "making us unsafe." That was the reaction Wednesday by the chief justice of the California Supreme Court to recent comments by the head of U.S. immigration enforcement. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Mexico Senators, Calif. Lawmakers Discuss Plans For Those Who May Be DeportedFebruary 16, 2017 | Sally LongeneckerA delegation of Mexican senators met with California Democratic lawmakers over the past two days to talk about what they can do to help undocumented immigrants who may be at risk of deportation under President Donald Trump.
Lacking Legal Help, Asylum-Seeking Migrants Often DeportedFebruary 2, 2016“These are people who are truly fleeing persecution, but they are not able to win without an attorney.” Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentFear Deterring Immigrants From Accessing ServicesDecember 3, 2014 | Katie OrrCalifornia offers several services for both documented and undocumented immigrants. But fears about deportation deter many people from taking advantage of the benefits offered to them. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentActivists Urge Counties To Comply With TRUST ActJune 11, 2014 | Katie OrrImmigrant rights activists are calling on sheriff’s departments throughout California to comply with the state’s TRUST Act. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.