ImmigrationCommunities of faith welcome migrants caught in polarized immigration debateAugust 2, 2023When migrants from Latin America were flown from Texas and dropped off in Sacramento with nowhere to go, a group of congregations came together to care for them.
Immigration‘Bring it on’: Sacramento faith leaders welcome migrants flown from Texas with phones, clothes and lawyersJune 6, 2023 | Nicole Nixon | Claire MorganFlorida officials confirmed they were involved in transporting the asylum seekers and rebuffed claims of kidnapping by Calif. Governor Gavin Newsom.
State GovernmentGavin Newsom wants Ron DeSantis charged with ‘kidnapping’ migrants. Is that possible?June 6, 2023Gavin Newsom hinted he wants to pursue kidnapping charges against Ron DeSantis over migrant flights to California. Can the California governor do that?
ImmigrationSecond plane carrying migrants lands in Sacramento. Here’s what we know.June 5, 2023 | Claire MorganSince Friday, two private flights carrying more than 35 people migrating to the United States have arrived in Sacramento.
State GovernmentBorder scramble: Why California isn’t financially ready for Title 42 to endDecember 31, 2022The Supreme Court is keeping in place, for now, Title 42 — the pandemic policy that OK’d migrant expulsions. California has yet to figure out how to meet the needs of an influx of migrants when it does go away.
State GovernmentCalifornia hired a border wall company for COVID-19 response, including vaccinating migrantsOctober 19, 2021 | Scott RoddCalifornia used hundreds of medical staff from SLSCO to test and vaccinate undocumented Californians. That included work at community health centers around the state and along the border for newly arrived migrants. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAre immigrants getting left out of California’s rent relief?October 17, 2021Non-English speaking immigrants face some of the biggest hurdles to receiving California rent relief. Advocates say informal leases, lack of technology access and language barriers are getting in the way.
ImmigrationAs Sacramento Welcomes A New Wave Of Afghan Refugees, Housing And Mental Health Struggles Could Be ChallengesAugust 25, 2021 | Sarah Mizes-TanAs many as 1,700 Afghan refugees are expected to arrive in Sacramento before the end of the year. Resettlement agencies say they'll need help to acclimate once they arrive.
Health CareAs California Pushes To Eliminate Immigrant Detention Centers, New Report Shines Light On Detainee DeathsJuly 8, 2021 | Sammy CaiolaAs more information comes out about poor conditions in immigrant detention centers, California advocates are pushing for an end to these facilities.
State GovernmentFour Things To Know About The California Budget DealJune 2, 2021California Assembly and Senate budget leaders announce a budget deal that includes stimulus checks, more in-state students at UC campuses and more money for public health and undocumented immigrants.
