Santa Ana’s police union argues It is foolish for city council members to cut off a jail contract with ICE. Police Union Presidet Gary Serrano argues council members should do everything possible to re-engage the federal ICE contract and honor the current lawful agreement which in place.
Tag: Immigration
Posted inCommunity Opinion, Countywide
Smolar: Downtown Inc. is About Community Collaboration
The debate over gentrification in downtown Santa Ana continues to heat up with Downtown Inc.’s Ryan Smolar arguing that a thriving downtown can function in concert with local community development needs and culture.
Posted inCountywide, Top Stories
Will the ‘Trump Effect’ Help Democrats Turn Orange County Blue?
Democrats are targeting four Orange County members of the House of Representatives.
Posted inCommunity Opinion, Countywide
Daily: Profile of “Paid Activists” Opposing Mimi Walters
Orange County Young Democrats take issue with Congresswoman Mimi Walters’ contention that citizens who visited her office were paid protestors. They offer provide personal profiles to show just who was there.
Posted inCountywide, Equality & Equity, Investigative, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Tensions High as Santa Ana Council Narrowly Nixes Keeping ICE Jail Contract
Councilman Jose Solorio proposed keeping the ICE contract, saying it helps detained immigrants stay close to their families and attorneys. Immigration activists loudly opposed it calling Solorio a “Latino Trump.”
Posted inCountywide, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Santa Ana Council Approves New Limits on Food Trucks
City officials say they sought a reasonable balance that respected the trucks’ important role in the city, while reducing some of the negative impacts.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Education, Top Stories
Anaheim High School District Unanimously OKs Sanctuary Policy
The resolution outlines existing laws and policies that prohibit schools from sharing student information and prevent federal enforcement at schools and other sensitive locations.
Posted inCountywide, News Briefs, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Santa Ana ICE Contract Could Get Revived
City council to discuss whether to keep the city’s jail contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Education, Top Stories
Anaheim Groups Urge Sanctuary Policy for High School District
Local organizers call on the Anaheim Union High School District to establish a policy protecting students and staff who are unauthorized.
Posted inCommunity Opinion, Santa Ana
Kanter: Santa Ana Cannot Backtrack on ICE Contract
Using Santa Ana’s jail to house transgender undocumented immigrants is not the way to go for a Sanctuary City, writes Laura Kanter. Ending the city’s ICE contract is.
