Worried that federal immigration authorities could exploit a controversial statewide gang database, California’s outgoing Attorney General Kamala D. Harris wants lawmakers to give the state Department of Justice full control over the database.
Tag: Immigration
Posted inAnaheim
The Next Anaheim City Council Meeting Will Be a Doozy
The new council majority, led by Mayor Tom Tait, is planning on rolling back a number of measures pushed through in recent years by the previous majority.
Posted inAnaheim, News Briefs
Luck of the Draw Gives Moreno Short Term on Anaheim Council
Newly elected Anaheim City Councilman Jose F. Moreno, the first Latino on council in many years, brought the crowd to its feet during his swearing-in speech. Then he found out he’s serving a shortened term.
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California State Treasurer John Chiang Will Swear In New Irvine City Council Member Melissa Fox
The following is a press release from an organization unaffiliated with Voice of OC. The views expressed here are not those of Voice of OC. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jason […]
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Top Stories
Defensores de Inmigrantes Advierten de una Ola de Fraude Mientras Inmigrantes Temen la Deportación Bajo Trump
Los fraudulentos, que durante mucho tiempo se han dirigido a las comunidades de inmigrantes, aumentarán sus esfuerzos en los próximos meses con la presidencia de Donald J. Trump y sus promesas de posiciones mucho más duras sobre la inmigración, advierten los grupos de ayuda legal y los defensores de los inmigrantes.
Posted inSanta Ana
Santa Ana’s City Council Majority Pushing for District-Based Voting
The effort is being led by Councilman Sal Tinajero, who says a switch from the current at-large system would lessen the influence of deep-pocketed interests like the city’s police union in Santa Ana politics.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Santa Ana
How the Immigration Battle Lines Are Being Drawn
The shock that gripped immigrants and their advocates in the immediate aftermath of Donald J. Trump’s election has given way to an unprecedented mobilization. Here’s a rundown of what’s happening now and what may happen after his inauguration.
Posted inSanta Ana
It’s Official, Santa Ana Is Orange County’s First Sanctuary City
City Council members adopted a resolution declaring Santa Ana “a sanctuary for all its residents, regardless of their immigration status.” They also took another step toward ending the city’s contract with ICE to hold immigration detainees in the city jail.
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City of Santa Ana Takes Steps to Become Sanctuary City Before Trump Takes Office
The following is a press release from an organization unaffiliated with Voice of OC. The views expressed here are not those of Voice of OC. MEDIA ADVISORY City of Santa […]
Posted inCountywide, Health & Wellness, Investigative, Top Stories
Immigrant Advocates Fighting to Keep State Gang Database Away From Trump
Advocates want state Attorney General Kamala Harris to block federal access to the controversial CalGang database out of fears that the Trump administration will use it to deport unauthorized immigrants who’ve been erroneously labeled as gang members.
