Free Speech Rights of Non-Citizens in U.S.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – “In India, foreigners don’t enjoy constitutional protection of freedom of speech,” but in the…
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- Op-Ed | For Undocumented Immigrants, Being ‘Good’ Is Not Good EnoughSarah and Matt, a couple whose undocumented partner is at risk of deportation due to the "Muslim Ban", are navigating the punishing and expensive bureaucracy of the U.S. immigration system, while also struggling to find employment and living in fear of being separated and detained.
- California Senate Advances SB 79 to Address Housing CrisisSB 79, the Abundant & Affordable Homes Near Transit Act, has been passed by the Senate Appropriations Committee and is now moving to the Senate floor, aiming to increase housing supply, lower family housing costs, reduce reliance on cars, and support the state's climate goals.
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