California

California driver’s licenses for undocumented immigrants bill signed into law by Gov. Jerry Brown

California driver’s licenses for undocumented immigrants bill signed into law by Gov. Jerry Brown Some undocumented immigrants could get California drivers licenses under a bill that Gov. Jerry Brown announced he signed into law late Sunday.

Calif. Gov Jerry Brown vetoes TRUST Act Immigration Bill

Calif. Gov Jerry Brown vetoes TRUST Act Immigration Bill Gov. Jerry Brown on Sunday vetoed the TRUST Act, legislation that would have limited how local law enforcement implement Secure Communities.

Undocumented youth starting to receive licenses under deferred action program

Undocumented youth starting to receive licenses under deferred action program New immigration policy has brought to the forefront the long-running and bitter debate over whether undocumented immigrants should have access to driver’s licenses.

California bill allows DREAMers to obtain driver’s licenses

California bill allows DREAMers to obtain driver’s licenses The California legislature on Thursday passed three bills that would give significant new rights to immigrants, most of them Latinos.

Anaheim City Council rejects voting districts proposal

Anaheim City Council rejects voting districts proposal Ballot proposal aimed at helping to increase Latino representation on the City Council in Anaheim is killed on a 3-2 vote, angering many in the crowded meeting.

Latino protests in Anaheim: A tale of two cities

Latino protests in Anaheim: A tale of two cities A Latino majority governed by a minority of the well-to-do.

Anaheim protesters march against police for ninth consecutive day

Anaheim protesters march against police for ninth consecutive day For the ninth consecutive day, protesters rallied against police in Anaheim, California issuing a call for peace in the community as tensions continue to boil over between Latinos and authorities.

In Calif., more Latinos among strawberry growers

In Calif., more Latinos among strawberry growers Strawberries have given Latinos more ownership opportunities than any other major crop. Latinos now comprise two-thirds of strawberry growers in California.

Closure of Border Patrol stations across four states triggers alarm

Closure of Border Patrol stations across four states triggers alarm The Obama administration is moving to shut down nine Border Patrol stations across four states, triggering a backlash from local law enforcement, members of Congress and Border Patrol agents themselves.

California Dream Act ‘graduation’ ceremony draws hundreds to San Francisco

California Dream Act ‘graduation’ ceremony draws hundreds to San Francisco Hundreds of young undocumented immigrants from California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico and elsewhere gathered on the steps of San Francisco City Hall on Saturday for a "graduation ceremony" protest.

California high school valedictorian sparks controversy for delivering speech in Spanish

California high school valedictorian sparks controversy for delivering speech in Spanish A Central Valley teen is in the middle of a national controversy after the valedictorian gave his graduation speech in Spanish.

State Senator Alex Padilla elected president of NALEO

State Senator Alex Padilla elected president of NALEO NALEO represents more than 6,000 Latino elected and appointed officials throughout the United States.

BabyFirst Americas To Air Mili y Molo® Bilingual Educational Series

BabyFirst Americas To Air Mili y Molo® Bilingual Educational Series 26-episode preschool short-form Latino-oriented animated series to debut on BabyFirst Americas February 2013.

Trust Act 2.0: Will California say no to cops holding immigrants for ICE?

Trust Act 2.0: Will California say no to cops holding immigrants for ICE? A state Senate committee has approved a bill dubbed TRUST Act 2.0, which proposes restricting who it is that law enforcement agencies can hold for deportation at the request of immigration officials.

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