State GovernmentFormer judges say mass firings could undermine immigration court systemSeptember 30, 2025 | Gerardo ZavalaThe Trump Administration has fired dozens of federal immigration judges nationwide, including in Sacramento, raising concerns that inexperienced replacements could undermine fair hearings for immigrants.
ImmigrationCalifornia law forbids ICE from making arrests at courthouses. Officers are showing up anywaySeptember 23, 2025A California law bans immigration enforcement at county courthouses. ICE under the Trump administration is detaining people there, anyway, arguing it’s a safe place to apprehend someone.
State GovernmentCalifornia bans masks meant to hide law enforcement officers' identitiesSeptember 20, 2025 | Gerardo ZavalaThe law, opposed by police organizations, was aimed by lawmakers at immigration agents and will test state powers over the conduct of federal officials.
ImmigrationCalifornia passes ICE mask ban in closing days of legislative sessionSeptember 12, 2025The state legislature voted to ban local, out-of-state and federal law enforcement officers from wearing face coverings, as well as require officers to be readily identifiable.
Sacramento RegionCongresswoman Matsui calls Sacramento ICE facility visit ‘sanitized,’ pushes for more transparencySeptember 5, 2025 | Gerardo ZavalaMatsui finally toured Sacramento’s federal immigration facility on Friday after being denied twice.
