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Bay Area Japanese Americans Condemn Trump’s Use of Alien Enemies Act
Japanese Americans, including elderly survivors of World War II incarceration, are stepping forward to resist Trump’s immigration policies.

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Bay Area Jewish Leader Calls for Investigation Into Pro-Palestinian Group Over SF Protest Sign
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Students Call on California Colleges to Protect Campuses From Immigration Enforcement
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In Court, Women Detail Abuse by East Bay Federal Prison Officer: ‘It Finished Me’
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Another Solano County City Wants to Annex Some of California Forever’s Land

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San Francisco Considers Pausing Empty Homes Tax

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Immigration

Bay Area Japanese Americans Condemn Trump’s Use of Alien Enemies Act

Japanese Americans, including elderly survivors of World War II incarceration, are stepping forward to resist Trump’s immigration policies.

Students Call on California Colleges to Protect Campuses From Immigration Enforcement

After the Trump administration threw out policies dating back to 2011 limiting immigration arrests at 'sensitive locations,' California colleges and universities are providing resources to support students, but can’t stop immigration enforcement from entering public spaces. Some advocates say more must be done.

Legal Showdown Over Sanctuary Laws Tests Federal vs. State Power Again

The Trump administration is threatening to investigate and prosecute state and local officials who impede the enforcement of federal immigration laws. California cities and counties are in the crosshairs.

As Anxiety Mounts Over a Possible New Trump Travel Ban, Community Leaders Speak Out

California lawmakers and civil rights advocates are preparing for President Trump to impose a new “travel ban” based on foreign nationals’ countries of origin.

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Bay Area Japanese Americans Condemn Trump’s Use of Alien Enemies Act

Japanese Americans, including elderly survivors of World War II incarceration, are stepping forward to resist Trump’s immigration policies.

Insurance Denials Can Devastate Mental Health Patients. California Is Considering How to Fix That

‘Everybody’s been denied some form of care,’ said one California mental health advocate. Now, lawmakers are advancing new bills on behavioral health coverage.

Bay Area Jewish Leader Calls for Investigation Into Pro-Palestinian Group Over SF Protest Sign

Jewish Community Relations Council CEO Tyler Gregory singled out the Arab Resource and Organizing Center to 'see if they are coordinating with foreign terror organizations,' citing a sign at a recent pro-Palestinian protest. AROC Executive Director Lara Kiswani said that Gregory 'appears to be appealing to the Trump Administration’s openly repressive domestic policies targeting Palestinian organizations.'

Students Call on California Colleges to Protect Campuses From Immigration Enforcement

After the Trump administration threw out policies dating back to 2011 limiting immigration arrests at 'sensitive locations,' California colleges and universities are providing resources to support students, but can’t stop immigration enforcement from entering public spaces. Some advocates say more must be done.

In Court, Women Detail Abuse by East Bay Federal Prison Officer: ‘It Finished Me’

Three women named in the case against former FCI Dublin officer Darrell Wayne Smith have testified against him so far. This is what they say they endured under his watch.
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VTA’s Striking Workers Postpone Contract Vote as Agency Plans Sunday Meeting

An expected Saturday vote by striking South Bay transit workers on a new contract offer is now postponed while the VTA’s leaders plan to hold a special meeting Sunday.

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