Orange County Debates How Much Local Police Should Cooperate With ICE
Safety, Security & Justice
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This week, Sheriff Don Barnes and local residents debate whether local law enforcement should work with federal immigration authorities.
Santa Ana Author Captures Plight of Immigrants in His New Children’s Book
ARTS & CULTURE
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Ernesto Cisneros’ novel “Efrén Divided” captures the struggles of Latino parents and children who are separated due to federal policies.
Westminster Could Join Number of OC Cities Banning Evictions
Orange County Coronavirus
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It would be the latest city to join a growing list banning evictions throughout the county amid the coronavirus public health emergency. Many residents in Little Saigon area live in rental units with many others living in accessory dwelling units and mobile homes.
Gaps In Coronavirus Outreach to Non-English Speaking Families & Businesses
Orange County Coronavirus
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Recent orders — and subsequent clarifications — by the county health officer weren’t immediately translated into non-English languages when they went into effect Tuesday. Meanwhile, local activists and doctors have taken it upon themselves to ensure key information about the novel coronavirus gets across to immigrant families and businesses where English isn’t the first language.
Journalists Discuss Reporting on Border, Immigration Issues in Chapman University Panel
Immigration
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The speakers visited Chapman University as part of the “La Frontera/The Border” series presented by the Peace Studies Department, aimed at engaging students and faculty in an ongoing discussion and analysis of the events happening at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Allegations of Vietnam Interference in Westminster Now Official City Policy
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Westminster Mayor Tri Ta’s allegations that the Vietnamese government is disrupting City Hall are now part of an official city policy, despite critics’ claims it labels his political opponents “communists” in an attempt to turn Little Saigon against them.
Anaheim Refuses to Wade Into Federal Immigration Fight
Orange County Immigration
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The Anaheim City Council, on a split vote, decided against wading into a national fight about an impending immigration rule change that would make it harder for immigrants to gain permanent residency status or entry to the country if they receive public assistance.
Westminster Mayor Claims Vietnam Interference at City Hall
vietnam
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The Vietnamese government is behind more than six months of political turmoil at Westminster City Hall, according to Mayor Tri Ta. He did not provide specific evidence for his claims, which could become an official city statement.
Republican Supervisor Says ‘Go Back’ Language is ‘Bigotry’
Andrew Do
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Supervisor Andrew Do called such language “bigotry” and related it to “hatred” he said led to assaults against his family when he was growing up as a Vietnamese refugee in Orange County.
Sarmiento: Why Santa Ana’s Deportation Defense Legal Fund Should Be Celebrated
Community Opinion
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Vicente Sarmiento, a Santa Ana City Council member, writes that Santa Ana should be proud to be a national leader on legal defense for immigrants.