News Archive

On DACA's Fifth Anniversary, AG Becerra Urges President Trump To Defend It

August 15, 2017 | Steve Milne

California Attorney General Xavier Becerra today promised to defend DACA - the program for unauthorized immigrants who entered the U.S. as kids and are protected from deportation. Today marks DACA's fifth anniversary.

State Government

California Sues Trump Administration Over Sanctuary City Penalties

August 14, 2017 | Ben Bradford

Monday'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 Gonzalez

Reporter Unveils How Yuba County Revenue Is Tied To Detaining Immigrants In Local Jails

August 8, 2017 | Chris Remington

The 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.