State GovernmentCalifornia Sues Trump Administration Over Sanctuary City PenaltiesAugust 14, 2017 | Ben BradfordMonday's court filing challenges new limits placed on federal crime-fighting grants. The Department of Justice said last month it would only provide the grants if cities, counties and states work with federal immigration agents.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezReporter Unveils How Yuba County Revenue Is Tied To Detaining Immigrants In Local JailsAugust 8, 2017 | Chris RemingtonThe story of immigrant detention through one man’s struggle with HIV, a county in economic dismay and a state at odds with the federal government. KQED Reporter Julie Small shares the groundbreaking investigation of revenue from detaining immigrants. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentTrump Administration's New Sanctuary City Rules Could Limit Police Grants In CaliforniaJuly 26, 2017 | Chris NicholsCalifornia cities are trying to gauge the impact of the Trump Administration’s latest effort to discourage sanctuary jurisdictions.
ImmigrationCourt Rules Minors Who Enter U.S. Without Permission Have Right To HearingJuly 6, 2017 | Julia MitricMinors who enter the U.S. without permission have a right to a court hearing about whether their detention is lawful, following a decision Wednesday by the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia's 'Sanctuary State Bill' Advances In AssemblyJuly 5, 2017 | Ben BradfordA bill that would extend “sanctuary city” protections for immigrants across California is continuing to move through the state Legislature, after passing the Senate months ago. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
ImmigrationLaw Enforcement Divided Over Sanctuary State BillJune 20, 2017 | Sally LongeneckerSupporters of a bill to make California a "sanctuary state" say the measure has gained the support of some law enforcement leaders. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareUndocumented Young Adults Without Medi-Cal Coverage In New State BudgetJune 19, 2017 | Sally LongeneckerUndocumented young adults looking for health care were among those receiving the short end of the stick in the state budget process this year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Approves Largest-Ever BudgetJune 15, 2017 | Ben Bradford | Julia MitricIn a compromise between Democratic lawmakers and Gov. Jerry Brown, California lawmakers approved a $125 billion budget, including new state rules on marijuana and using tobacco tax revenue to fund higher payments for Medi-Cal providers.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCalifornia Museum Partners With SoCal Cultural Centers For Traveling Exhibit On Hollywood Exiles, ÉmigrésMay 15, 2017 | Cody DrabbleCurators and historians from the California Museum and Skirball Cultural Center describe the role of Hollywood actors who escaped from a former life of persecution in Europe during the 1930s and 1940s. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezMommy And Me: English Class And Daycare For RefugeesMay 12, 2017 | Chris RemingtonJust in time for Mother’s Day, the International Rescue Committee joins Insight to explain a special program, which teaches refugees English and provides children the daycare they need. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
