Thousands Of People In US Rally For Workers, Against TrumpMay 1, 2017Thousands of people chanted, picketed and marched on cities across America on Monday as May Day demonstrations raged against President Donald Trump's immigration policies.
ImmigrationSan Francisco Protesters Risk Arrest At RallyMay 1, 2017Update 10:50 a.m.: Police say they have arrested four activists for chaining themselves together to block the entrance to the county administration building in downtown Oakland.
ImmigrationThousands In US Ready To Rally Against Trump, For WorkersMay 1, 2017Several hundred teachers picketed outside Philadelphia schools early Monday as thousands more immigrants and union members across the United States prepared a series of strikes, boycotts and marches to protest President Trump's immigration policies.
ImmigrationUnions, Immigrant Groups To March In California CitiesMay 1, 2017Immigrant rights groups and unions will hold rallies in at least a dozen California cities in opposition to President Donald Trump's crackdown on immigration.
Insight With Vicki Gonzalez'Wherever There's A Fight:' California's Track Record On Civil RightsApril 25, 2017The Golden State has a long history as a pioneer in the civil rights movement. Elaine Elinson and Stan Yogi reflect on that past in their book “Wherever There’s a Fight.” They join Insight ahead of their talk at the California State Library. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
ImmigrationBecerra Says California Is Not In 'Business Of Deportation'April 23, 2017(AP) - California Attorney General Xavier Becerra says his state is committed to keeping families together and is "not in the business of deportation."
State GovernmentCalif. Legislature Advances Bills Defying Trump Immigration RhetoricApril 11, 2017 | Ben BradfordCalifornia’s sanctuary state measure has received the most attention, but it’s one of three related bills Democrats in the California Senate introduced after the election of President Trump. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezReflecting On The Shift In U.S. Policy Toward SyriaApril 10, 2017President Donald Trump signaled a significant shift in U.S. policy in Syria when he ordered airstrikes Thursday in response to a gas attack in the town of Khan Sheikhoun. Modern Middle East historian Keith Watenpaugh discusses what's next. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Vote For Stronger Immigrant ProtectionsApril 7, 2017Lawmakers in the California Assembly have voted to strengthen protections for immigrants in the country illegally who are victims or witnesses of crimes.
State GovernmentSenate Approves Bill To Make California A 'Sanctuary State'April 4, 2017 | Julia MitricCalifornia is one step closer to becoming the nation's first 'sanctuary state.' The state Senate voted along party lines Monday to pass a bill that would prevent local law enforcement from using their resources to aid federal immigration agents. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
