California’s Values
by William Kelly SB 54 has been called “the sanctuary state bill,” the “freeze out ICE [Immigration…
UCD Immigration Law Clinic Honored by Senator Dodd
(From Press Release) – Senator Bill Dodd (D-Napa) honored the UC Davis School of Law Immigration Law…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Report Finds Immigration Arrests Up, Reporting of Crime Down
When newly-elected President Donald Trump threatened crackdowns and mass deportations, supporters suggested that the new actions would…
ACLU Demands Change to Unlawful Pre-Packaged Police Policies
(From Press Release) – The ACLU of California and advocacy groups this week sent a letter to…
ACLU Files Suit Demanding Documents on Implementation of Muslim Ban
(From Press Release) – American Civil Liberties Union affiliates across the country filed coordinated Freedom of Information…
California Senate Passes State Sanctuary Act
On Monday, the California State Senate voted on SB 54 by Senate President pro Tempore Kevin de…
Sunday Commentary: Will the Nation Undergo Tectonic Shifts Like California Did Two Decades Ago?
It was interesting reading Dan Walters’ column in The Sacramento Bee this morning. He makes a critical…
Arrested Despite DACA
By Francisco Rodriguez My earliest memory is of the day I first came to Portland. I was…
AG Pushes Back on Trump’s Targeting of Sanctuary Jurisdictions
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra on Wednesday filed a friend-of-the-court brief in the case City and County of…
Public Safety Risks of Joining Trump’s Deportation Force
By Domenic Powell You may have heard how Trump is trying to bully local police departments into…
Trump Threatens Sanctuary City Funding; California Officials Respond
On Monday, Attorney General Jeff Sessions and the Trump Administration threatened to withhold federal funding from so-called…
President’s Campaign Rhetoric Should Stick with Him
By Matthew Segal The ongoing travel ban litigation has triggered intense debate on whether an assessment of…
My View: Lifting the Veil on the Secret Courts
One of the most interesting aspects of the post-November 8, 2016, world is that people are paying…
Cal School Districts Support Challenge to Trump on Immigration
(From Press Release) – Dozens of California school districts and leading education organizations today announced the filing…
Cal AG Files Amicus Brief in County of Santa Clara v. Trump
Brief Filed Supporting Challenge to President Trump’s “Sanctuary Jurisdictions” Executive Order (Press Release) –Attorney General Xavier Becerra…
Legislature to Look into GE, ORR Matter in Yolo
When 70 people marched on Tuesday, it was no longer a rally to free “GE,” the 14-year-old…
California Chief Justice Pushes Back against Trump Immigration Tactics
California’s Supreme Court Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye, in a letter to the Trump administration, urged them to…
Dozens March in Woodland For GE, Others Stuck in ORR Custody in Yolo County
While 70 people showed up midday on Tuesday in Woodland to rally to celebrate the freedom of…
Commentary: Community Outrage Made a Difference for GE
While these are trying times for many, the case of “GE” is a reminder that community outrage…
Californians Sue in Challenge to Latest Muslim Ban
ACLU Amends Suit on Behalf of New Plaintiffs Challenging Trump’s Ban on Immigrants & Refugees ( From…
