Responding to the Trump administration's aggressive and unceasing immigration raids in Southern California, state lawmakers this week began strengthening protections for immigrants in schools, hospitals and other areas targeted by federal agents. The Democratic-led California Legislature is considering nearly a dozen bills aimed at shielding immigrants who are in the country illegally, including helping children of families being ripped apart in the enforcement actions. "Californians want smart, sensible solutions and we want safe communities," said Assemblymember Christopher Ward (D-San Diego). "They do not want peaceful neighbors ripped out of schools, ripped out of hospitals, ripped out of their workplaces."
