One Santa Ana councilwoman is looking to reinstate an advisory group that is intended to recommend policies to local officials aimed at protecting immigrants.
Tag: Immigration
Posted inGovernment
How is Orange County Going to Handle Trump’s Immigration Crackdown?
The U.S. Department of Justice is threatening to investigate local officials who impede federal immigration enforcement efforts – putting California officials at odds with President Trump over the state’s sanctuary law.
Posted inGovernment
Huntington Beach Disregards California’s Sanctuary Laws, Directs Police to Work With ICE
Surf City council members unanimously voted to authorize the police department to work with federal immigration officials by honoring ICE detainers.
Posted inSanta Ana
Santa Ana Voters to Decide If Undocumented Residents Can Vote Alongside Them
City Council members narrowly approved sending the question to voters as a ballot measure in the 2024 Presidential Election.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Morris: More Harm Created in the U.S. Immigration System
Visitation restrictions in Immigration detention centers were Reinstated May 11, 2022, Southern California detention centers prolonged the detrimental isolation. Detainees have not been able to see their loved ones in over two years throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
La and Cortes: By Giving In to Anti-Immigrant Talking Points, OC Senate Democrats Undermine Newsom’s Anti-Recall Strategy
As Governor Newsom leans into his pro-immigrant record to fight his potential recall, Orange County’s State Senate Democrats pull support from proposed anti-deportation bill.
Posted inGovernment
Santa Ana Could Pave The Way for More Undocumented City Commissioners, Plans More Defense From Deportations
After Tuesday, those among the city’s large undocumented population could see more of a say in their local government, as well as more legal protection.
Posted inCountywide
Orange County Debates How Much Local Police Should Cooperate With ICE
This week, Sheriff Don Barnes and local residents debate whether local law enforcement should work with federal immigration authorities.
Posted inARTS & CULTURE
Santa Ana Author Captures Plight of Immigrants in His New Children’s Book
Ernesto Cisneros’ novel “Efrén Divided” captures the struggles of Latino parents and children who are separated due to federal policies.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters, Government, Health & Wellness, Housing & Homelessness, NEWS, Politics & Elections, REGIONS, Safety, Security & Justice, Top Stories, Westminster
Westminster Could Join Number of OC Cities Banning Evictions
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.
