Separating Fact From Fiction On California's Sanctuary State LawAugust 1, 2018 | Chris NicholsDoes California really have a "policy of releasing dangerous criminal illegal aliens back into our communities," as Rep. Tom McClintock claimed? PolitiFact California examined this statement by the Republican congressman. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
US Appeals Court: Trump 'Sanctuary Cities' Order Is IllegalAugust 1, 2018The ruling came in lawsuits filed by two California counties — San Francisco and Santa Clara.
State GovernmentExplaining The Trump Versus California Immigration LawsuitMarch 8, 2018 | Ben BradfordThe federal lawsuit against California for restricting cooperation with federal immigration agents is the latest in a back-and-forth over so-called “sanctuary” policies. It also goes back to the Trump administration's first days — and even earlier. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Federal Immigration Agents Arrested Nearly A Dozen Individuals In Northern California, Activists SayFebruary 27, 2018 | Bob Moffitt | Nick MillerArrests reportedly occurred in Sacramento, Napa, Merced, Contra Costa, Madera and Monterey counties on Sunday — but few specifics about the operations, including charges against individuals. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentTrump Administration's New Sanctuary City Rules Could Limit Police Grants In CaliforniaJuly 26, 2017 | Chris NicholsCalifornia cities are trying to gauge the impact of the Trump Administration’s latest effort to discourage sanctuary jurisdictions.
State GovernmentCalifornia's 'Sanctuary State Bill' Advances In AssemblyJuly 5, 2017 | Ben BradfordA bill that would extend “sanctuary city” protections for immigrants across California is continuing to move through the state Legislature, after passing the Senate months ago. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Administration: No Immediate Plans To Halt Immigration OrderApril 28, 2017The Trump administration has told two California counties it has no plans right now to seek a court ruling immediately reinstating the president's executive order to withhold funding from communities that limit cooperation with authorities.
State GovernmentFederal Court In San Francisco Blocks Trump's Threat Against Sanctuary CitiesApril 25, 2017The president's immigration policies have been dealt another setback. A federal judge ruling will stop the administration from penalizing sanctuary cities as a lawsuit winds through the courts.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCalifornia's First Legal Challenge Against President TrumpApril 14, 2017The first legal challenge to Trump’s Executive Order on Sanctuary Cities begins on Friday. State government reporter Ben Bradford joins Insight from San Francisco for a preview of the case. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentSenate Approves Bill To Make California A 'Sanctuary State'April 4, 2017 | Julia MitricCalifornia is one step closer to becoming the nation's first 'sanctuary state.' The state Senate voted along party lines Monday to pass a bill that would prevent local law enforcement from using their resources to aid federal immigration agents. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
