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LGBT
fromGothamist
1 day ago

NYC's LGBTQIA+ office leader poised to tackle 'entrenched disparities'

New York City opens its first office for LGBTQIA+ Affairs, led by civil rights attorney Taylor Brown, the highest-ranking openly trans person in city government.
Healthcare
fromTruthout
1 day ago

Nurses Forge Alliances to Protect Patients From Trump's Immigration Crackdown

Nurses demand the abolition of ICE and improved patient rights protections in healthcare settings.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
2 days ago

POC Arts Nonprofits Face Severe Staffing Challenges, Survey Finds

Many museums led by people of color in the Northeast struggle with staffing and funding, impacting their ability to serve communities.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

NAACP responds after homeless man 'dumped' in Oakland by San Leandro police

San Leandro officers forcibly transported a homeless man to Oakland and 'dumped' him, prompting outrage from civil rights groups.
Law
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

Lawyers alarmed by immigration judge's 'atrocious' questions for gay asylum seekers

A federal immigration judge questioned a gay Iranian asylum seeker extensively about his same-sex relationship, raising concerns about LGBTQ+ asylum claims under the Trump administration.
#cesar-chavez
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
2 days ago

Oakland library commission takes first step in renaming Cesar E. Chavez Branch

Lawmakers are considering renaming locations named after César Chávez following serious sexual assault allegations against him.
California
fromKqed
5 days ago

The Challenges in Removing Cesar Chavez's Name in California Cities | KQED

California officially changes Cesar Chavez Day to Farmworkers' Day amid sexual abuse allegations against Chavez.
Social justice
fromTruthout
5 days ago

It's Not Just Huerta. For Many Survivors, Silence Seems Like the Only Option.

Sexual abuse within movements, exemplified by Cesar Chavez, must be addressed to foster change and protect survivors' dignity.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
2 days ago

Oakland library commission takes first step in renaming Cesar E. Chavez Branch

Lawmakers are considering renaming locations named after César Chávez following serious sexual assault allegations against him.
California
fromKqed
5 days ago

The Challenges in Removing Cesar Chavez's Name in California Cities | KQED

California officially changes Cesar Chavez Day to Farmworkers' Day amid sexual abuse allegations against Chavez.
Social justice
fromTruthout
5 days ago

It's Not Just Huerta. For Many Survivors, Silence Seems Like the Only Option.

Sexual abuse within movements, exemplified by Cesar Chavez, must be addressed to foster change and protect survivors' dignity.
#deportation
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago
SF parents

Southern California sisters face losing mom to brain cancer, father to deportation

A Big Bear handyman faces deportation while his wife battles Stage 4 brain cancer, prompting their daughters to seek legal assistance.
fromFlowingData
1 week ago
NYC parents

Immigrant mothers separated from U.S. citizen children

The current administration has deported mothers at twice the rate of the previous administration, resulting in 11,000 children separated from their mothers.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Southern California sisters face losing mom to brain cancer, father to deportation

A Big Bear handyman faces deportation while his wife battles Stage 4 brain cancer, prompting their daughters to seek legal assistance.
NYC parents
fromFlowingData
1 week ago

Immigrant mothers separated from U.S. citizen children

The current administration has deported mothers at twice the rate of the previous administration, resulting in 11,000 children separated from their mothers.
Miami food
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 day ago

The tired faces of Cuban deportees to Mexico: I'm already old, I don't want to die here'

Deported migrants from the U.S. face dire conditions in Tapachula, struggling to survive and longing to return home.
Portland food
fromKqed
2 days ago

Indigenous Communities Reclaim Ancestral Lands and Waters | KQED

The Potter Valley Pomo tribe creates a community forest for youth camps and events, marking a significant cultural initiative in California.
#ice-detention
Miami
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days ago

The Gueras Aliadas': How two American women are helping locate migrants lost in the ICE labyrinth

Fernanda's father was detained by ICE, prompting her to seek help through social media to locate him.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

Everyone Who Is Furious at ICE Might Be Missing an Even More Deserving Target

Joaquin Castro has effectively worked to release families from ICE detention, notably reducing the population at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center.
#immigration
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 days ago

How Trump uses non-immigration government agencies to aid his deportation campaign

The Trump administration's new HUD regulations target undocumented immigrants in rental assistance households, risking family separation and affecting thousands of eligible citizens.
fromURL Media
4 days ago
Law

For Asian Immigrants in NYC, Legal Help Remains Out of Reach With Life-Altering Consequences

NYC politics
fromBolts
5 days ago

To Get Ahead of ICE, New York Leaders Learn from Other States and Cities

Local officials are preparing for potential ICE operations in public spaces, emphasizing immigrant protection policies amid federal enforcement actions.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

ICE announces death of another Mexican detainee in US immigration custody

Mexico will protest the death of a Mexican citizen in US immigration custody amid rising concerns over detainee deaths.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 days ago

How Trump uses non-immigration government agencies to aid his deportation campaign

The Trump administration's new HUD regulations target undocumented immigrants in rental assistance households, risking family separation and affecting thousands of eligible citizens.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Most California voters still disapprove of Trump's immigration crackdown, poll shows

Two-thirds of California voters disapprove of Trump's immigration policies, with concerns about potential detentions affecting many families.
Law
fromURL Media
4 days ago

For Asian Immigrants in NYC, Legal Help Remains Out of Reach With Life-Altering Consequences

Mohan's deportation highlights systemic issues in immigration legal services for Asian immigrants in New York City.
NYC politics
fromBolts
5 days ago

To Get Ahead of ICE, New York Leaders Learn from Other States and Cities

Local officials are preparing for potential ICE operations in public spaces, emphasizing immigrant protection policies amid federal enforcement actions.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

ICE announces death of another Mexican detainee in US immigration custody

Mexico will protest the death of a Mexican citizen in US immigration custody amid rising concerns over detainee deaths.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Brooklyn Bar Association celebrates borough's Asian-American legal community | amNewYork

Lunar New Year celebration in Brooklyn honors achievements of Asian-American legal professionals and recognizes growing cultural significance in New York.
Austin
fromThe Texas Tribune
3 days ago

Texas upends life for undocumented immigrants, DACA recipients

Texas Republicans have enacted laws severely restricting noncitizens' access to essential services and opportunities, creating widespread fear and uncertainty.
#nyc-community-boards
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

NYC Council members would have more control in establishing community boards, per new bill

A new bill proposes that NYC Council members appoint half of community board members to enhance local representation.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

NYC community boards: What to know about these civic groups, how they operate and why there's a reform push

NYC Community Boards are essential for civic engagement, allowing residents to voice opinions and influence local governance.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

NYC Council members would have more control in establishing community boards, per new bill

A new bill proposes that NYC Council members appoint half of community board members to enhance local representation.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

NYC community boards: What to know about these civic groups, how they operate and why there's a reform push

NYC Community Boards are essential for civic engagement, allowing residents to voice opinions and influence local governance.
Social justice
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Op-Ed | Revisiting More Black Male Judges, the Collegial Effect, Public Perceptions and Paths Forward | amNewYork

Increased representation of Black judges leads to fairer judicial outcomes and reduces racial disparities in sentencing.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

The Pro-Immigrant Case for Opposing Illegal Immigration

The legal immigration debate is shifting, with both conservatives and progressives questioning the value of legal immigration channels.
Education
fromKqed
2 days ago

Beloved San Jose Charter School Faces Potential Closure | KQED

There is a national shortage of credentialed teachers affecting compliance in schools, including East Side Unified School District.
New York City
fromThe New Yorker
3 days ago

Zohran Mamdani's Pick to Help "Fundamentally Change" the Way New Yorkers Relate to City Government

Tascha Van Auken aims to transform New Yorkers' relationship with city government through the Mayor's Office of Mass Engagement.
History
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Commentary: From Columbus to Chavez: L.A.'s disappearing, disfigured and displaced statues

Statues in Los Angeles are frequently vandalized, stolen, or removed, reflecting changing perceptions of historical figures.
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago

Big change for California small businesses: No more SBA loans for non-citizens

Green-card holders are now ineligible for SBA loans, impacting immigrant entrepreneurs and potentially harming job creation and the economy.
LA real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

NHCA builds bridges between construction workforce, real estate

Real estate and construction connections enhance client service and education, particularly through partnerships and reliable contractor referrals.
#ice
Boston
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Woman allegedly called ICE on workers she hired

A woman faces backlash for allegedly reporting construction workers to ICE after a roofing job, claiming she owes them money and denies making the call.
US news
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

As fourth man dies at Adelanto ICE detention center, Mexican officials call for investigation

The death of Jose Guadalupe Ramos-Solano at Adelanto ICE Processing Center raises concerns about medical care and conditions in immigration detention.
Boston
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Woman allegedly called ICE on workers she hired

A woman faces backlash for allegedly reporting construction workers to ICE after a roofing job, claiming she owes them money and denies making the call.
US news
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

As fourth man dies at Adelanto ICE detention center, Mexican officials call for investigation

The death of Jose Guadalupe Ramos-Solano at Adelanto ICE Processing Center raises concerns about medical care and conditions in immigration detention.
Los Angeles
fromKqed
6 days ago

Marching for Immigrant Rights, 20 Years Ago and Today | KQED

The 2006 immigrant rights marches in Los Angeles galvanized Latino organizing and continue to inspire current activism against anti-immigration policies.
San Francisco
fromKqed
5 days ago

San Francisco Leaders Propose New Law Requiring Police to ID ICE Agents | KQED

San Francisco's sanctuary city policy enhances public safety and trust by limiting local law enforcement's cooperation with federal immigration operations.
#birthright-citizenship
Public health
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

Babies are an afterthought in the birthright citizenship case, advocates say

Birthright citizenship impacts every baby born in America, providing them with immediate access to essential support and services.
NYC parents
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

How a SCOTUS decision on birthright citizenship could impact education access

Birthright citizenship, established by the 14th Amendment, is under threat from a Supreme Court case that could affect millions of U.S.-born children.
Social justice
fromKqed
4 days ago

As Supreme Court Weighs Birthright Citizenship, SF Advocates Are Ready to Stand Up | KQED

The Supreme Court is reviewing a case that could redefine birthright citizenship established by the 14th Amendment.
Public health
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

Babies are an afterthought in the birthright citizenship case, advocates say

Birthright citizenship impacts every baby born in America, providing them with immediate access to essential support and services.
NYC parents
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

How a SCOTUS decision on birthright citizenship could impact education access

Birthright citizenship, established by the 14th Amendment, is under threat from a Supreme Court case that could affect millions of U.S.-born children.
Social justice
fromKqed
4 days ago

As Supreme Court Weighs Birthright Citizenship, SF Advocates Are Ready to Stand Up | KQED

The Supreme Court is reviewing a case that could redefine birthright citizenship established by the 14th Amendment.
SF LGBT
fromMission Local
5 days ago

Meet the people driving trans visibility in San Francisco

The International Transgender Day of Visibility celebrates trans contributions, with activists like Cal Calamia advocating for non-binary inclusion in sports.
fromThe New Yorker
6 days ago

The Rise of a Spanish-Language News Influencer

Espina humorously admitted to oversleeping on a significant news day, stating, 'Breaking news, mi gente! I can't believe it.' His videos celebrated Maduro's fall but also expressed concern about the complexities of the situation.
US Elections
California
fromKqed
3 days ago

New Citizens Reflect on State of US at Naturalization Ceremony | KQED

California's snowpack is at 18% of average, raising concerns for an early fire season despite reservoirs being above historic averages.
SF parents
fromPadailypost
2 days ago

DHS says local mom was killed due to county's sanctuary policy

Homeland Security blames Santa Clara County's sanctuary policy for the murder of Kembery Chirinos-Flores by two undocumented Honduran men.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Equity advocate turned defendant: Former head of S.F. human rights commission accused of corruption

Sheryl Davis is accused of steering millions of dollars to Collective Impact, a San Francisco-based nonprofit she previously ran as executive director, according to a criminal complaint filed Monday by the San Francisco District Attorney's Office.
Non-profit organizations
Madrid food
fromBuzzFeed
1 week ago

My Complicated Relationship With English As A Latino During The Trump Era

Many Mexican Americans, especially third-generation, struggle with Spanish due to historical pressures to assimilate and not teach the language.
Healthcare
fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

HHS Is Exiling Top Officials to the Indian Health Service

The Department of Health and Human Services reassigned top officials to the Indian Health Service after nearly a year of administrative leave.
fromCity & State NY
5 days ago

Ruben Diaz Jr. says Latinas from the Bronx are ready to take charge

Bronx politics has changed dramatically over the past 20 years. Since 2006, only Carl Heastie, Jeff Dinowitz, and maybe Jose M. Serrano remain elected. The demographic shift is evident, with areas like Throggs Neck and Morris Park now represented by Latino women, reflecting a growing Latino population, particularly Dominicans.
NYC politics
#immigration-enforcement
Social justice
fromHouston Chronicle
3 weeks ago

Gulfton, Houston's 'Ellis Island,' is hurting under ICE fears, residents say

Trump's mass deportation campaign has created widespread fear in Gulfton, Houston's largest immigrant community, causing businesses to struggle and the neighborhood's cultural fabric to deteriorate significantly.
Social justice
fromHouston Chronicle
3 weeks ago

Gulfton, Houston's 'Ellis Island,' is hurting under ICE fears, residents say

Trump's mass deportation campaign has created widespread fear in Gulfton, Houston's largest immigrant community, causing businesses to struggle and the neighborhood's cultural fabric to deteriorate significantly.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

He was busted for gun possession. Now he's running for L.A. City Council

Estuardo Mazariegos believes his past gun conviction enhances his candidacy for Los Angeles City Council, connecting him with justice-impacted community members.
LA real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

NAHREP panel tackles supply, state of Hispanic homeownership

Latinos showed unexpected net gains in housing despite economic challenges, influenced by immigration enforcement and demographic advantages.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
5 days ago

DACA recipient returns to U.S. after judge finds she was unlawfully deported

A federal judge allowed a Mexican woman to return to the U.S. after her unlawful deportation despite her DACA enrollment.
Public health
fromTruthout
1 week ago

ICE Raids and Medicaid Cuts Put Both Caregivers and Their Patients at Risk

Access to in-home care for disabled individuals is threatened by fears of immigration enforcement against care workers.
fromThe Conversation
3 weeks ago

Young Latinos - and their commitment to social justice - are shaping the future of the Catholic Church

On Ash Wednesday, 2026, two Roman Catholic priests and a religious sister entered an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Broadview, Illinois, to celebrate Mass with detainees inside. It might seem like a simple, routine event: a religious service to mark the start of Lent. But the Mass represented a legal win for the Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership, based in Chicago.
Philosophy
NYC politics
fromPolitics NY
5 days ago

Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with Council Majority Whip Kamillah Hanks

Kamillah Hanks aims to enhance community development, affordable housing, and support for local institutions in her role as City Council Majority Whip.
California
fromStreetsblog
6 days ago

No Kings Rallies Throughout California - Streetsblog California

Record attendance of 8 million at No Kings rallies across the U.S., with significant participation in California's major cities.
Social justice
fromThe Nation
5 days ago

On Chavez, People, and Power

A respected figure was revealed to have caused harm to vulnerable individuals, prompting a call for accountability and reflection on past actions and movements.
Brooklyn
fromPolitics NY
2 weeks ago

Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with Council Member Shahana Hanif

NYC Council Member Shahana Hanif prioritizes affordability, accessibility, safety, disability justice, tenant protection, childcare access, and immigrant support in the 39th Brooklyn district.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Dem Senator Rages at Trump Over Freaking Stupid' War: Latinos Believe Trump Is Going to Sacrifice Our Kids'

I was talking to [the two veterans] on the rope line, and we were just talking about like, this is just deja vu again, right? And there are so many Latino families right now that are seeing what's happening in Iran and they're like They're doing it again.
US politics
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
3 weeks ago

States Step In to Support Minority-Serving Institutions

Institutions want to be recognized for the great work they're doing. What [the recognition] would say to the public, to the students, to our community, is that we don't just enroll a certain percentage of students. We also produce successful outcomes for those students.
Higher education
NYC parents
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

Democrats point to deportation of Dreamers' as another reason for Homeland Security blockade

DACA Dreamers who built lives in the U.S. are now being deported under the Trump administration, prompting Democrats to block DHS funding over immigration enforcement practices.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

I'm Cuban American. For the sake of both countries, Trump's siege must end | Danny Valdes

Trump's fuel blockade on Cuba constitutes collective punishment targeting ordinary citizens with food shortages and medical access denial, continuing decades of US embargo policy explicitly designed for regime change.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

ICE's growing detention footprint, and the communities fighting back

The Trump administration is significantly expanding migrant detention facilities, aiming to detain and deport a record number of immigrants in U.S. history.
Social justice
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

The Overlooked Crisis Facing Immigrants With Disabilites

Gregory Javier Laguna and his brother have been detained for almost five months after being wrongfully accused of attempted theft.
NYC parents
fromKqed
3 weeks ago

State Schools Leader Urges ICE to Return Deported Deaf Child to California | KQED

ICE deported a Colombian mother and her deaf son despite ongoing legal avenues for asylum protection, separating the child from critical medical care and education.
Right-wing politics
fromThe American Conservative
3 weeks ago

Close Foreign Consulates in U.S. Sanctuary Cities

Migrant-sending countries maintain extensive consulate networks in the United States primarily to serve their large diaspora populations, including undocumented immigrants, contributing to immigration enforcement challenges.
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

The Trump Administration Is Trying to Target Immigrants Over Family Court Cases

The Trump administration argues a farmworker should be deported for leaving toddlers alone 30 minutes in 2010, raising major implications for immigration and child welfare law.
US politics
fromAxios
3 weeks ago

Democrats must recalibrate Latino outreach, Univision exec says at SXSW

Hispanic voters prioritize issue-based messaging over partisan politics and require culturally tailored, consistent outreach rather than superficial engagement tactics.
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

Paz-Cedillos: Culture is civic infrastructure - San Jose Spotlight

Culture functions as civic infrastructure that anchors communities to place, builds intergenerational trust, and creates stability through belonging and visible history.
Social justice
fromThe Mercury News
3 weeks ago

Letters: An ICE detention center would be bad for Bay Area

A proposed detention center in Dublin would increase ICE arrests, family separations, and harm vulnerable populations in the Bay Area.
#redistricting
fromFox News
1 month ago
New York Islanders

Latina House Republican asks Supreme Court to block Dems' bid to 'racially gerrymander' her out of Congress

fromFox News
1 month ago
New York Islanders

Latina House Republican asks Supreme Court to block Dems' bid to 'racially gerrymander' her out of Congress

fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

Leadership turmoil returns to Hispanic Silicon Valley business group - San Jose Spotlight

It seems to me that there's a cover up going on,
Business
Arts
fromMission Local
2 months ago

The Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts loses its interim director after three weeks

Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts faces a funding and staffing crisis after its interim director resigned after waiving pay and reopening was delayed.
fromMission Local
2 months ago

S.F. Mayor Lurie is 'committed to the future' of Mission Cultural Center site but offers few details

For 50 years, the non-profit MCCLA at 25th and Mission has run arts programming from the four-story building it leased from the city for a dollar a year. The Arts Commission has also given them funding, with the expectation that they will raise more funds from donors, classes and events. This month, however, the Mission Cultural Center ran out of money and on Jan. 26 it closed indefinitely.
SF politics
California
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Commentary: ICE can't be trusted. Can California force accountability?

California is enacting laws to curb federal enforcement tactics, banning masked policing, restricting local officers' federal moonlighting, and enabling citizen lawsuits against federal agents.
US politics
fromCity Limits
2 months ago

Opinion: Mayor's Advisory Committee on the Judiciary Needs More Than Lawyers

Including fathers with Family Court experience on judicial selection committees would improve evaluation of child support judges by adding essential real-world perspective.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Letters: Immigration efforts doing more harm than good

It should be obvious by now that the Trump administration's effort to remove large numbers of people who entered the country illegally is not only built on lies, but is doing far more harm than good. There is clear public support for Trump's effort to secure the border, but immigration reform has three parts, not one. It must include fixing the asylum system and creating more paths to legal status.
US politics
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

It's Time to Rethink the Politics of "Abolish ICE"

Calls to abolish ICE energized activists but produced limited policy change, generated party divisions, and coincided with continued ICE expansion despite Democratic electoral gains.
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