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California sues Trump over new conditions on funding for crime victims

In conclusion Twenty states, including California, are suing the Trump administration over new immigration-related requirements on funds for victims of crime. Greetings from CalMatters, ...

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5 things to know as Newsom and Trump go back to court over the National Guard in LA

In conclusion Governor Gavin Newsom claims that when the Trump administration sent military units to Los Angeles in June, it violated the Posse Comitatus ...

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‘Freedom week’: California gun owners moved fast to order ammunition after court ruling

In conclusion Gun owners in California rushed to capitalize on a recent decision by a federal appeals court to overturn a law requiring background ...

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Court blocks ammunition background checks in new blow to California’s gun control framework

In summary California voters in 2016 passed a ballot initiative championed by Gov. Gavin Newsom that in part required background checks for ammunition purchases. ...

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California cannabis companies thought Trump would be an ally. Then the raids happened

In summary Federal agents arrested hundreds of workers after immigration sweeps at a California cannabis company, stoking fears that President Trump might target the ...

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Can a county fire a sheriff behind closed doors? Advocacy group threatens to sue for access

In summary The First Amendment Coalition is urging San Mateo County to open to the public its deliberations on removing embattled Sheriff Christina Corpus. ...

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Behind the masks: Who are the people rounding up immigrants in California?

In summary The presence of masked federal agents is an unnerving part of life in Southern California this summer. Here’s a look at who’s ...

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Deaf Mongolian immigrant held by ICE in California for 4 months with no access to interpreter

In summary A disabled immigrant’s detention underscores the shift in asylum policies at the Mexico border since President Trump took office. Welcome to CalMatters, ...

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