Yolo Interfaith Immigration Network Dinner – April 25
Recent Posts
- Senate Leaders Support California Immigrants, Opposing Federal Overreach MeasuresCalifornia State Senate Democratic Caucus members denounced the federal government's immigration enforcement in the state, calling it an "authoritarian siege" and reaffirming their commitment to immigrant rights, due process, and resistance to federal overreach.
- DACA’s Future Hangs in Balance as Congress Fails to ActDACA, a program that has allowed hundreds of thousands of undocumented immigrants to build stable lives and contribute to their communities, is in legal and economic peril due to its temporary nature and ongoing political attacks, and a permanent solution is needed to protect families and the economy.
- Justice System’s Punitive Approach Fails to Curb Youth Gun ViolenceThe justice system should focus on evidence-based solutions to address youth gun possession, such as prevention and support, rather than punishment, and invest in community-based solutions and court-based alternatives to reduce gun violence.
- Governor Newsom Urged to Close Empty Prisons to Prevent ICE ExpansionAdvocates are calling on Governor Gavin Newsom to permanently close the state's deactivated prisons before they can be repurposed by the federal government as immigration detention centers, in order to protect California's progress on decarceration and prevent ICE expansion.
- Davis City Council Set to Adopt Two-Year Budget Amid Structural Deficit and Infrastructure ConcernsThe Davis City Council is expected to adopt a $500 million two-year budget, which includes short-term service expansions and operational investments, but also warns of a growing structural deficit and calls for reforms to close the gap.