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BAKERSFIELD — A federal court hearing on Monday will show that deception, incompetency, and outright rejection of medical protocols by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) brought about a horrific outbreak of COVID-19 infections that spread to about 60% of the immigrant population and
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors today voted to have its counsel and other officials report on options for removing or impeaching the county sheriff. The report, due on January 5, is to look into possible changes to the county charter or code as well as legislation.
NEW YORK — Below is a statement from Anthony D. Romero, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union, following the Associated Press’ announcement that former Vice President Joe Biden is the apparent winner of the presidential election.
Coalition of social justice and community-based organizations centers demands on racial equity, decarceration, and accountability.
LOS ANGELES — In a court order that accuses federal officials of “straight up dishonesty,” a U.S. District Court judge today ordered a drastic reduction in population at the Adelanto ICE Processing Center amid a major outbreak of COVID-19.
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors today approved settlement of a class action lawsuit brought by immigrants who were unlawfully detained by the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department — sometimes for months — because of “ICE hold” requests from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enfor