L.A. City Council proposes measures to protect immigrants from Trump

The Los Angeles City Council considers a series of proposals aimed at protecting immigrants from President Trump’s planned crackdown. Among the five proposals introduced by Hugo Sotomartinez and other city council members on Tuesday, it is possible for companies to report to the city of immigration measures in the federal workplace, including raids and audits. […]

Advocates say draft California plan doesn’t do enough to protect immigrants

WASHINGTON — Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration has developed a conceptual plan to help undocumented immigrants under threat of deportation after President-elect Donald Trump takes office. But some supporters worry the proposal does not go far enough to protect people detained during immigration proceedings. “President Trump’s pledge to launch a military assault on our country will […]

Sen. Padilla to Biden: protect immigrants before Trump takes office

WASHINGTON — Democratic lawmakers, including California Sen. Alex Padilla, are calling on President Biden to act now to protect immigrants with temporary legal status and work permits. President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to move swiftly to crack down on immigrants, including mass deportations, once he takes office. Lawmakers said at a press conference Wednesday that […]

Sen. Padilla to Biden: protect immigrants before Trump takes office

WASHINGTON — Democratic lawmakers, including California Sen. Alex Padilla, are calling on President Biden to act now to protect immigrants with temporary legal status and work permits. President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to move swiftly to crack down on immigrants, including mass deportations, once he takes office. Lawmakers said at a press conference Wednesday that […]

Editorial: How California can protect the environment from Trump

Of the many ways that Donald Trump’s return to the White House promises to upend federal policy, few are as predictable and pernicious as this. He and his allies are threatening a U-turn. About climate change and environmental protection. Fortunately, California has considerable power to counter the onslaught. Trump’s first administration retreats 100 or more […]