ImmigrationImmigrant Sanctuary Bill Faces Ongoing Law Enforcement OppositionMarch 13, 2017 | Sally LongeneckerA bill that would essentially make California a sanctuary state is still facing some law enforcement opposition despite recent revisions. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
ImmigrationOn Both Sides Of The Mexican Border, Fear Grows For U.S.-Bound MigrantsMarch 12, 2017Officials say Trump's tough stance has led to fewer apprehensions at the border. But amid heightened threats of family separation and terrorization, some think the journey is still worth the risks.
ImmigrationFormer Obama Attorney: Trump Administration's Ability To Restrict H1-B Visas Is LimitedMarch 10, 2017 | Ben BradfordThe Trump Administration announced a halt to expedited processing of the H1-B work visa, which California technology companies heavily rely on. But there might not be much that can be done to change the process, a former Obama attorney says. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
ImmigrationSac City Unified Launches Program To Protect Undocumented StudentsMarch 7, 2017 | Bob MoffittThe Sacramento City Unified School District is launching a new campaign to prevent deportations of undocumented students or family members.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSacramento County Sheriff Responds to Federal Immigration OrdersFebruary 28, 2017How 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. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
ImmigrationCalif. Lawmakers Seek Answers On Recent Immigration RaidsFebruary 27, 2017 | Contact Julia MitricThe 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. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
ImmigrationCSU Students Told To Contact Campus Police If Questioned About Immigration DocumentsFebruary 22, 2017 | Randol WhiteThe head of the California State University system is telling students to contact campus police, should they be approached by somebody asking for immigration documentation.
ImmigrationLawmakers, Lawyers Say Deportation Raids Ramping UpFebruary 10, 2017It 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. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Introduce Bills To Help Support RefugeesFebruary 9, 2017 | Sally LongeneckerAs 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 GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Fast-Track Immigration Protection BillsFebruary 8, 2017 | Ben BradfordCalifornia 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. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
