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How are law enforcement in Sacramento County responding to the recent immigration orders by President Trump? The Sacramento News & Review’s Raheem Hosseini shares his latest story on the financial incentives for detention.

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Immigration

Calif. Lawmakers Seek Answers On Recent Immigration Raids

February 27, 2017 | Contact Julia Mitric

The top Democratic state lawmakers say they want more transparency about recent immigration raids in California. They filed a Freedom of Information Act request Monday with the Department of Homeland Security.

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Immigration

CSU Students Told To Contact Campus Police If Questioned About Immigration Documents

February 22, 2017 | Randol White

The head of the California State University system is telling students to contact campus police, should they be approached by somebody asking for immigration documentation.

Immigration

Lawmakers, Lawyers Say Deportation Raids Ramping Up

February 10, 2017

It appears federal immigration authorities are ramping up arrests in Southern California. Two state lawmakers -- including Senate leader Kevin de León -- say constituents contacted their offices to report raids Thursday.

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State Government

California Lawmakers Introduce Bills To Help Support Refugees

February 9, 2017 | Sally Schilling

As President Trump fights in court to maintain his executive order that temporarily bans refugees, three California lawmakers want to provide more support for refugees entering school or the workforce.

State Government

California Lawmakers Fast-Track Immigration Protection Bills

February 8, 2017 | Ben Bradford

California lawmakers are expediting three bills in order to shield immigrants from deportation after the election of President Donald Trump. The third bill has passed its initial committee.

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Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

What Legal Rights Do Immigrants Have When Traveling?

February 6, 2017

As questions percolate surrounding President Trump’s executive order on immigration, attorneys are scrambling to advise their clients on travel, legal rights and actions they can take.

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Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

State Bills, Protests Happen In California In Response To Trump's Actions On Immigration

February 3, 2017

Is California poised for a battle against the Trump administration on immigration? Capital Bureau Chief Ben Adler explains fast-tracked legislation from Kevin de Leon plus other action around the Capital.

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Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

Syrian Immigrant Responds to Immigration Executive Order

February 2, 2017

Safa Faki moved from Syria to Sacramento, California nearly four years ago. With a new executive order banning travel from her native country, she’s fearful she will never be able to return home or see her family.

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