ImmigrationImmigration agents signed up to recruit at a California university. Then the protests startedAugust 28, 2025Social media swirled with rumors that ICE would be among the employers at the job fair, something the campus said is not true. Still, the campus postponed the event over concerns about Customs and Border Protection’s participation.
Sacramento RegionMatsui denied entry to ICE site as Sacramento leaders demand answersAugust 25, 2025 | Tony Rodriguez | Riley Palmer | Chris FeltsSacramento leaders are demanding answers after reports that immigrants are being detained overnight in unsafe conditions at the John E. Moss Federal Building. Rep. Doris Matsui says she was denied entry during a surprise inspection Friday.
ImmigrationHow is immigration enforcement affecting Sacramento’s Asian American, Pacific Islander communities?August 22, 2025 | Vicki Gonzalez | Sarit LaschinskyRecent federal immigration raids and detentions have often targeted Latinos. But local Asian American leaders and organizations say members of their communities have also been swept up by ICE and face their own challenges.
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.
ImmigrationSacramento lawmaker demanding answers for courthouse shutdown, immigration detainmentsJune 20, 2025 | Vicki Gonzalez | Sarit LaschinskyThe near-total shutdown of the John E. Moss Federal Building in downtown Sacramento last week has raised concerns from a Sacramento lawmaker. Assemblymember Maggy Krell has filed Freedom of Information Act requests.
