State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Introduce Bills To Help Support RefugeesFebruary 9, 2017 | Sally LongeneckerAs President Trump fights in court to maintain his executive order that temporarily bans refugees, three California lawmakers want to provide more support for refugees entering school or the workforce.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Fast-Track Immigration Protection BillsFebruary 8, 2017 | Ben BradfordCalifornia lawmakers are expediting three bills in order to shield immigrants from deportation after the election of President Donald Trump. The third bill has passed its initial committee. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezWhat Legal Rights Do Immigrants Have When Traveling?February 6, 2017As questions percolate surrounding President Trump’s executive order on immigration, attorneys are scrambling to advise their clients on travel, legal rights and actions they can take. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezState Bills, Protests Happen In California In Response To Trump's Actions On ImmigrationFebruary 3, 2017Is California poised for a battle against the Trump administration on immigration? Capital Bureau Chief Ben Adler explains fast-tracked legislation from Kevin de Leon plus other action around the Capital. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSyrian Immigrant Responds to Immigration Executive OrderFebruary 2, 2017Safa Faki moved from Syria to Sacramento, California nearly four years ago. With a new executive order banning travel from her native country, she’s fearful she will never be able to return home or see her family. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezInternational Rescue Committee Explains Implications Of Immigrant BanFebruary 2, 2017The head of the International Rescue Committee explains the implications of Trump’s immigration ban and what resources are available for refugees. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentFormer DOJ Attorney Doubts Trump Sanctuary City Order's InfluenceJanuary 31, 2017 | Ben BradfordA flurry of concern in California has followed Donald Trump's executive order last week to stop federal funding to sanctuary cities. But a former Department of Justice immigration lawyer says the president’s action will likely have limited effect. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
ImmigrationCalifornia Lawmakers React (Or Don't React) To Trump Travel BanJanuary 30, 2017 | Ben BradfordDemocratic lawmakers were seen joining protesters on Sunday against Donald Trump's executive order banning travel from seven majority-Muslim nations, while Republicans remained largely silent.
State GovernmentBrown: Global Leaders Must Stop "Goofing Off" On Climate ChangeJanuary 27, 2017 | Ben AdlerCalifornia Gov. Jerry Brown says it’s too soon to panic over global threats like climate change and nuclear terrorism – but he’s urging leaders to step up.
State GovernmentTrump's Immigration Actions Draw Strong Response At California CapitolJanuary 25, 2017 | Ben AdlerPresident Trump’s executive orders on immigration are prompting a swift response from the Democrats who control the California Legislature.
