Californians see undocumented immigrants as essential to economy, poll finds
As President Trump launched a crackdown on unauthorized immigrants in the United States, a new survey found that the majority of California voters support providing social services to all low-income residents in the state, regardless of their immigration situation. In contrast to anti-immigrant rhetoric emanating from the White House, a survey of 800 California voters […]
Newsom’s dilemma after providing Medi-Cal to undocumented immigrants
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JOHN STOSSEL: Let’s Assess The Good, The Bad And The Undocumented
President Donald Trump has deported immigrants. Last month, there were 11,000 people. Some people are unhappy about it. Last week, a judge ordered Trump to halt the removal of Venezuelan citizens. (Anyway, deportation occurred.) I definitely want immigrant criminals to be deported. Trump says immigration crimes are “occurring at a level that no one thinks […]
In California, cost of undocumented healthcare is $3B over estimates
Gov. JB Pritzker proposed a $330 million budget cut last month, reducing the expansion of Illinois’ undocumented medical coverage for adult immigrants. State Audit It was found that services in certain age groups exceeded estimates by more than 280%. California could soon face the same financial pressure. It’s now California The first state in the […]
Column: Newsom sends clear message about increasing benefits for undocumented immigrants
SACRAMENTO — Has California reached its limit in providing benefits to immigrants living in the country illegally? This comes after Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed three bills passed by the liberal Legislature. suggested. There is no doubt that the state has entered at least an election year hiatus. Newsom has publicly said he blocked the high-profile […]
Newsom vetoes bill to extend mortgage aid to undocumented immigrants
A controversial bill to help undocumented immigrants in California buy homes was vetoed Friday morning by Gov. Gavin Newsom, citing limitations in the program's existing budget. House Bill 1840, introduced by the bill's lead author, Rep. Joaquin Arambula (D-Fresno), would have allowed undocumented immigrants to apply along with other qualified applicants for the California Dream […]
Two New Mexico men arrested for smuggling undocumented immigrants in Arizona
Mugshot of Shane Johnson and Tuette Kozlowski, provided by Cochise County Sheriff's Office. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Two Albuquerque men have been arrested in Arizona on felony charges of human smuggling. On Tuesday, February 27, 20-year-old Tuyet Kozlowski and 21-year-old Shane Johnson were booked into the Cochise County Jail after six illegal immigrants were found […]
Undocumented migrant arrested after high-speed chase in Arizona
The pursuit, which began in the city of Huachuca and ended in Whetstone, reached speeds of more than 130 miles per hour and involved a foot chase through the desert. WHITSTONE, Ariz. — A man has been arrested after a police chase that reached speeds of 130 miles per hour and resulted in a foot […]
California Latinos have become more skeptical of undocumented immigrants. What changed?
For the past quarter century, California's Democratic politicians have operated on the adage that the more laws enacted to protect people in this country without legal status, the better. The Legislature in Sacramento passed a bill that would allow undocumented immigrants to apply for driver's licenses, pay in-state tuition at public universities and receive Medi-Cal. […]
Arizona Gov. Hobbs vetoes legislation that would make criminals out of people who serve undocumented immigrants
by Howard Fishercapitol media servicesPHOENIX–Governor Katie Hobbs on Tuesday vetoed a bill, saying some people who support illegal immigration could be criminalized.Senator Justin Wadsak’s proposal, one of 15 bills approved by the Republican-controlled Congress (many of them with partisan votes), was concluded Tuesday by the governor. Others range from harsher penalties for certain fentanyl-related crimes […]
