ImmigrationAmid ongoing raids, new Sacramento RISE Hub aims to support local immigrants with rapid legal assistance, educationJuly 28, 2025 | Vicki Gonzalez | Sarit LaschinskyLocal nonprofits have launched a new resource to support immigrants across six counties, as federal immigration enforcement continues. The RISE Hub was announced the same day Border Patrol detained multiple people in South Sacramento.
ImmigrationAmid ICE arrests, California puts new limits on legal aid for some undocumented immigrantsJuly 21, 2025 | Gerardo ZavalaCalifornia’s state budget adds a restriction to a key legal aid fund, barring immigrants with serious or violent felonies from accessing state-funded legal services. Advocates say this could worsen fear and lead to more deportations.
ImmigrationBill that would ban law enforcement in California from wearing masks advances, but faces legal questionsJuly 18, 2025 | Laura FitzgeraldSome Democrats in Sacramento are divided over the measure that would include local, state and federal agents.
ImmigrationDay laborers, community members shaken after border patrol raid at South Sacramento Home DepotJuly 17, 2025 | Tony Rodriguez | Manola SecairaBorder Patrol agents arrested at least nine people at a South Sacramento Home Depot, including a U.S. citizen who was maced while filming. The raid sparked protests and criticism from city leaders and immigrant rights groups. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
ImmigrationICE arrests asylum seeker after Sacramento court hearingJuly 11, 2025 | Gerardo ZavalaMinutes after a Sacramento immigration court hearing, ICE detained an asylum seeker. NorCal Resist volunteers stepped in to help his family member deal with the aftermath. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Immigration‘Brazen, midday kidnappings:’ LA immigration sweeps violate Constitution, lawsuit saysJuly 2, 2025The lawsuit says federal agents are stopping people only for being Latino, placing them in ‘deplorable conditions’ and not allowing them to speak with an attorney.
