Newsom signs laws to restrict immigration raids at schools and expose federal agents, asserting we are not like North Korea.
California Governor Signs Immigration Protection Bills In reaction to aggressive immigration policies from the Trump administration affecting Southern California, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a set of bills on Saturday designed to safeguard immigrants in schools, hospitals, and various other venues targeted by federal agents. While addressing attendees at the Miguel Contreras Learning Complex in Los […]
As raids hinder the economy, Trump makes a case for immigration reform
Last week, I discussed the need for immigration reform, and I was surprised by how many readers agreed, asserting that current policies are impacting workers more than criminals and harming California’s economy. At first, I was a bit cynical about the situation, questioning if there was any hope for bipartisan efforts after the failures of […]
A Unique Case Could Significantly Alter the Battle Against Immigration Fraud
American women looking to sever ties with their foreign-born husbands might trigger intensified government actions against marriage fraud. For the first time, the Immigration Appeals Committee (BIA) will assess whether U.S. citizens can contest a previously approved I-130 petition due to new evidence of marriage deception, based on legal documents obtained by the Daily Caller […]
Immigration Judge Decides Mahmoud Khalil Should Be Deported to Algeria or Syria
Hamas Sympathizer Mahmoud Khalil Ordered Deported An immigration judge recently ordered Mahmoud Khalil, known for his support of Hamas, to be deported from the U.S. The decision arose after Khalil reportedly failed to disclose critical information related to his green card application, which raised doubts about his eligibility. Judge Jamie Commans stated that Khalil will […]
Coconino County Officials Celebrate Latino Heritage While Critiquing the Immigration System
The Coconino County Board of Supervisors meeting on September 9, 2025, included a heartfelt tribute to Lorenzo Antonio Patres Vargas, a young man from Flagstaff who sadly lost his life during ice detention. Coach Vazquez, who had a personal connection with Vargas as his former student, conveyed his sorrow and emphasized the need for a […]
Amy Coney Barrett travels to Southern California following the Supreme Court’s decision on immigration.
Engagement & Controversy at Reagan Library Shimi Valley – Jadyn Winsett nervously fidgeted with her new engagement ring while soaking in the lively atmosphere at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. She glanced around, taking in the nautical décor and various instruments, all the while anticipating a glimpse of the Supreme Court trial happening nearby. Amy […]
Court supports ‘roving patrols’ for immigration stops in Los Angeles
Supreme Court Decision on Immigration Enforcement Washington – On Monday, the Supreme Court ruled that the Trump administration could proceed with halting immigration agents from detaining individuals suspected of being in the U.S. illegally based on criteria such as visiting car washes, speaking Spanish, or having brown skin. In a 6-3 decision, the Court granted […]
Memphis legal nonprofit and clergy aim to establish an immigration court monitoring program
Building an Immigration Court Oversight Program in Memphis In Memphis, a nonprofit law firm focused on immigration rights is collaborating with local religious leaders to create an oversight initiative for immigration courts. This effort aims to address the current practices by federal prosecutors who expedite deportations, often leading to immigrants being arrested during court hearings. […]
Flagstaff man passes away while in the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Lorenzo Antonio Batres Vargas’s Passing Lorenzo Antonio Batres Vargas, affectionately called “Lentino” by those close to him, died on Sunday, August 31. At the time of his passing, he was in custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at the Central Arizona Correctional Facility in Florence. At 32 years old, Batres Vargas spent his childhood […]
Judges in two federal cases reference due process to prevent Trump’s immigration actions
Federal Court Rulings Impacting Immigration Enforcement WASHINGTON – Over the Labor Day weekend, two federal court decisions significantly overturned some of the controversial measures previously implemented by the Trump administration regarding immigration enforcement. On Sunday, Judge Sparkle Souknanan intervened by grounding planes that were set to transport Guatemalan children. This action came just two days […]