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#immigration
Europe politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 hours ago

Spain approves granting legal status to around 500,000 undocumented migrants

Spain's government approved a decree to regularize 500,000 unauthorized immigrants, granting them rights and integration opportunities.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

How a $75 billion windfall from Congress has insulated ICE

Democrats' strategy to limit immigration enforcement funding has failed, while Republicans continue to secure substantial funding for ICE and CBP.
SF parents
fromMission Local
6 hours ago

More than 400 people in S.F. have sought to self-deport, many with no good options

Victoria Hernandez fled Colombia due to threats and violence, and now faces deportation from the U.S., prompting her to self-deport back to Colombia.
US news
fromTruthout
1 hour ago

MN Prosecutor Investigates ICE Arrest of US Citizen as Possible Kidnapping

Federal agents forcibly took US citizen ChongLy Thao from his home in freezing temperatures, raising questions of legality and potential criminal charges.
NYC parents
fromThe New Yorker
1 day ago

The Return of Family Detention

Thousands of immigrant children have faced medical neglect and severe mistreatment under the Trump Administration's immigration enforcement policies.
Europe politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 hours ago

Spain approves granting legal status to around 500,000 undocumented migrants

Spain's government approved a decree to regularize 500,000 unauthorized immigrants, granting them rights and integration opportunities.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

How a $75 billion windfall from Congress has insulated ICE

Democrats' strategy to limit immigration enforcement funding has failed, while Republicans continue to secure substantial funding for ICE and CBP.
Social justice
fromAdvocate.com
22 hours ago

He came here for safety. America made him fight for it.

Canada's humane refugee program contrasts sharply with the U.S. policy of exclusion and restriction during the same period.
California
fromKqed
4 hours ago

Undocumented Families Are Stepping Back from the Tax System This Year | KQED

Los Angeles Unified School District reached a tentative agreement with unions, allowing 400,000 students to return to school and includes wage increases and expanded benefits.
#cesar-chavez
Mission District
fromThe Atlantic
6 hours ago

Thinking Beyond 'The Man on the Plinth'

Cesar Chavez's legacy is being reevaluated due to serious allegations of sexual abuse, leading to the removal of his memorials and a shift in public perception.
Mission District
fromThe Atlantic
6 hours ago

Thinking Beyond 'The Man on the Plinth'

Cesar Chavez's legacy is being reevaluated due to serious allegations of sexual abuse, leading to the removal of his memorials and a shift in public perception.
East Bay real estate
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
26 minutes ago

Tired of frivolous' landmark attempts, Berkeley council members want to raise bar for petitions

Berkeley City Council is considering raising the petition signature threshold for landmark designation to address concerns over blocking housing development.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 hour ago

BREAKING: New Accuser Alleges Eric Swalwell Drugged and Raped Her

Lonna Drewes accused Rep. Eric Swalwell of drugging and raping her during a press conference, adding to existing allegations of sexual misconduct against him.
Higher education
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 hour ago

University system chancellor orders schools to end academic programs "centered on" LGBTQ+ identities - LGBTQ Nation

Texas Tech University System is eliminating academic programs focused on sexual orientation and gender identity.
#homelessness
fromLos Angeles Times
8 hours ago
LA real estate

In L.A. County, many homeless people enter shelters, only to end up back on the streets

Many homeless individuals are evicted from interim housing despite significant taxpayer investment in shelter programs.
fromCity Limits
5 hours ago
NYC parents

Opinion: Shelter Decisions That Ignore School Stability Are Harming NYC's Children

Displacing families from shelters disrupts children's education and stability, leading to immediate academic consequences and long-term developmental issues.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
8 hours ago

In L.A. County, many homeless people enter shelters, only to end up back on the streets

Many homeless individuals are evicted from interim housing despite significant taxpayer investment in shelter programs.
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
5 hours ago

Opinion: Shelter Decisions That Ignore School Stability Are Harming NYC's Children

Displacing families from shelters disrupts children's education and stability, leading to immediate academic consequences and long-term developmental issues.
SOMA, SF
fromABC7 San Francisco
22 minutes ago

Suspect in Molotov attack at Sam Altman's San Francisco home set to appear in court

A Texas man attempted to kill OpenAI CEO Sam Altman by throwing a Molotov cocktail at his home and threatening the company's headquarters.
SF politics
fromMission Local
1 day ago

Will a new state law put teeth into S.F. supe Dorsey's plan to fund only drug-free homeless housing?

Matt Dorsey aims to create drug-free supportive housing for people in recovery, reflecting his sincere commitment to addressing addiction issues.
fromThe Verge
18 hours ago

Daniel Moreno-Gama is facing federal charges for attacking Sam Altman's home and OpenAI's HQ

In the first part of the document, MORENO-GAMA stated he 'killed /attempted to kill' Victim-1 and emphasized the need to 'lead by example' in advocating violence.
Django
#lgbtq
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Admin backs out of pro-trans settlements while hospitals start providing trans care again - LGBTQ Nation

Trans students' discrimination settlements are being terminated or altered, impacting protections and training in school districts.
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago
US politics

A gay Bolivian man did everything right to gain asylum. He's stuck in detention anyway. - LGBTQ Nation

fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago
LGBT

Gay mom defends nonbinary child while accosted by anti-trans activist: "Get out of my face" - LGBTQ Nation

LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

Advocate newsletter 4/10/26

The Day of Silence raises awareness of LGBTQ+ harassment, facing renewed challenges from anti-trans legislation across the U.S.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

Advocate newsletter 4/9/26

Two Republican congressmen from Georgia participated in drag during high school despite their anti-LGBTQ+ views.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Admin backs out of pro-trans settlements while hospitals start providing trans care again - LGBTQ Nation

Trans students' discrimination settlements are being terminated or altered, impacting protections and training in school districts.
Social justice
fromAdvocate.com
1 hour ago

West Hollywood is protecting modern families. The rest of California should be next

California laws need to reflect diverse family structures beyond the traditional nuclear family model.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

A gay Bolivian man did everything right to gain asylum. He's stuck in detention anyway. - LGBTQ Nation

A gay man from Bolivia, assaulted for his identity, is detained by ICE despite having legal work authorization and a pending asylum application.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Gay mom defends nonbinary child while accosted by anti-trans activist: "Get out of my face" - LGBTQ Nation

A lesbian mom confronted an anti-trans activist, defending her nonbinary child amidst aggressive questioning about gender identity and bathroom use.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

Advocate newsletter 4/10/26

The Day of Silence raises awareness of LGBTQ+ harassment, facing renewed challenges from anti-trans legislation across the U.S.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

Advocate newsletter 4/9/26

Two Republican congressmen from Georgia participated in drag during high school despite their anti-LGBTQ+ views.
NYC politics
fromThe Nation
1 day ago

Zohran Mamdani Is Wavering on One of His Most Important Campaign Promises

The proposed Department of Community Safety aims to redefine security and challenge police power through a socialist framework.
#asylum-seekers
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Home Office to announce closure of 11 asylum hotels in next week

The Home Office plans to close 11 asylum hotels as part of a broader initiative to end hotel accommodations for asylum seekers.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

A day in the life of a 19-year-old in ICE detention: I feel that this nightmare is not going to end'

Detention at Dilley Immigration Processing Center has severely impacted Olivia, a 19-year-old asylum seeker, leading to emotional distress and sleepless nights.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Home Office to announce closure of 11 asylum hotels in next week

The Home Office plans to close 11 asylum hotels as part of a broader initiative to end hotel accommodations for asylum seekers.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

A day in the life of a 19-year-old in ICE detention: I feel that this nightmare is not going to end'

Detention at Dilley Immigration Processing Center has severely impacted Olivia, a 19-year-old asylum seeker, leading to emotional distress and sleepless nights.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Sex toys thrown at detention facility in L.A. anti-ICE protest; police declare unlawful assembly

Protesters in Los Angeles against ICE faced police declaring an unlawful assembly due to obstruction and confrontations.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
10 months ago

Trans man uses women's restroom to follow the law. Police detained him for it anyway. - LGBTQ Nation

A transgender man was assaulted and charged for using a women's restroom despite having an 'F' gender marker on his ID.
#ice
US news
fromABC7 San Francisco
19 hours ago

Man shot by ICE in Stanislaus County arrested by FBI after being discharged from hospital: attorney

Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez was arrested by the FBI after being shot by ICE agents during an enforcement stop in California.
Boston
fromFast Company
2 weeks 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 politics
fromTruthout
4 days ago

Democratic Lawmakers Find Immigrants Stuffed "Like Sardines" in Arizona ICE Jail

Democratic Congress members expressed horror at overcrowded conditions in an ICE facility during a surprise visit, revealing serious issues with detainee treatment.
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
4 days ago

New York's Latino Communities 'Under Siege' by ICE's Racial Profiling, Lawsuit Says

ICE agents are accused of racially profiling and unlawfully arresting Latino individuals in New York.
Social justice
fromTruthout
4 days ago

Judge's Order for "Alligator Alcatraz" May Shape Legal Access at Other ICE Jails

Demonstrators protest against ICE and demand closure of the Alligator Alcatraz detention center in Florida.
US news
fromABC7 San Francisco
19 hours ago

Man shot by ICE in Stanislaus County arrested by FBI after being discharged from hospital: attorney

Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez was arrested by the FBI after being shot by ICE agents during an enforcement stop in California.
Boston
fromFast Company
2 weeks 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 politics
fromTruthout
4 days ago

Democratic Lawmakers Find Immigrants Stuffed "Like Sardines" in Arizona ICE Jail

Democratic Congress members expressed horror at overcrowded conditions in an ICE facility during a surprise visit, revealing serious issues with detainee treatment.
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
4 days ago

New York's Latino Communities 'Under Siege' by ICE's Racial Profiling, Lawsuit Says

ICE agents are accused of racially profiling and unlawfully arresting Latino individuals in New York.
Social justice
fromTruthout
4 days ago

Judge's Order for "Alligator Alcatraz" May Shape Legal Access at Other ICE Jails

Demonstrators protest against ICE and demand closure of the Alligator Alcatraz detention center in Florida.
SOMA, SF
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Two Arrested In Shooting Near Sam Altman's Home Following Separate Firebomb Attack

Two suspects were arrested for gunfire near OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home, following a Molotov Cocktail attack days earlier.
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

Harmeet Dhillon Is Not Wasting Any Time

Under President Trump's leadership, we have a generational opportunity for a reformation. My goal is to focus on turning the train around and driving in the opposite direction.
Washington DC
#immigration-enforcement
California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

ICE detains three men outside SoCal courthouse, raising concerns for local immigration advocates

Federal agents arrested individuals outside a courthouse, raising concerns about immigration enforcement and due process violations.
NYC parents
fromKqed
1 month ago

California Officials Demand ICE Return Family to US After Arrest and Deportation | KQED

A deaf student requiring medical devices and hearing aids was deported to Colombia with his family, separated from his support systems and educational program despite advocates' efforts to prevent it.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

ICE detains three men outside SoCal courthouse, raising concerns for local immigration advocates

Federal agents arrested individuals outside a courthouse, raising concerns about immigration enforcement and due process violations.
NYC parents
fromKqed
1 month ago

California Officials Demand ICE Return Family to US After Arrest and Deportation | KQED

A deaf student requiring medical devices and hearing aids was deported to Colombia with his family, separated from his support systems and educational program despite advocates' efforts to prevent it.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Is 2026 still a year of hope for LGBTQ+ people? - LGBTQ Nation

Trans rights have faced significant setbacks in 2023, with multiple states enacting anti-trans legislation and the Supreme Court ruling against protections.
#sanctuary-cities
NYC politics
fromAol
5 days ago

Is NYC a sanctuary city? What Mullins could do to airport Customs here

U.S. airports may lose Customs and Border Patrol officers if located in sanctuary cities, impacting major travel hubs like NYC's LaGuardia and JFK.
NYC politics
fromAol
5 days ago

Is NYC a sanctuary city? What Mullins could do to airport Customs here

U.S. airports may lose Customs and Border Patrol officers if located in sanctuary cities, impacting major travel hubs like NYC's LaGuardia and JFK.
SF politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 days ago

Sunnyvale joins other cities in approving ICE-free zones - San Jose Spotlight

Sunnyvale City Council prohibits ICE from using city property for civil enforcement, aiming to protect immigrant communities.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Human rights groups decry US plan for Guantanamo camp for Cuban migrants

Human rights organizations oppose plans for a migrant camp at Guantanamo Bay for Cubans fleeing crisis, citing inhumane conditions and violations.
fromAxios
5 days ago

Hate crimes against Latinos and Sikhs hit record high in 2025

Whoever is the target of a particular sticky type of stereotype, particularly a fear-inducing one, you'll see that particular group spike, says hate crime expert Brian Levin. Overall hate-crime incidents fell 11% in 2025 from the previous year, but anti-Latino hate crimes rose 18% to a record 1,014 incidents.
Right-wing politics
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Homeland Security to review allegation that Swalwell employed undocumented nanny

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is investigating Rep. Eric Swalwell for hiring an undocumented immigrant as a nanny amid sexual misconduct allegations.
LGBT
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Nurse wins settlement in trans pronouns dispute

A nurse won a settlement against her NHS trust after being suspended for breaching a transgender patient's confidentiality.
Social justice
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Pennsylvania's Abolitionist Organizers Win Victory Against Mandatory Life Without Parole

Pennsylvania's Supreme Court ruling overturns mandatory life sentences for felony murder, impacting over a thousand individuals, primarily Black.
#daca
SF parents
fromJezebel
4 days ago

Wife of Dreamer Detained by ICE Speaks Out: 'He's Done Everything Right'

Juan Chavez Velasco, a DACA recipient, was detained by ICE while delivering breast milk for his newborn daughter, raising concerns about his family's future.
SF parents
fromJezebel
4 days ago

Wife of Dreamer Detained by ICE Speaks Out: 'He's Done Everything Right'

Juan Chavez Velasco, a DACA recipient, was detained by ICE while delivering breast milk for his newborn daughter, raising concerns about his family's future.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

Did SF police violate sanctuary law at SFO? Advocates demand answers after ICE arrest

San Francisco Police Department allegedly assisted federal immigration agents during the arrest of two immigrants, violating sanctuary laws.
SF politics
fromKqed
1 week ago

Thousands of California Immigrant Drivers Face Delays After DMV License Revocations | KQED

California's mass license revocation impacts Sikh asylum seekers, causing economic hardship and job loss amid new federal regulations on non-domiciled licenses.
Social justice
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 days ago

San Jose faces legal heat over mental health crisis calls - San Jose Spotlight

Civil rights organizations are pressuring San Jose to improve mental health emergency response by diverting calls from police to crisis teams.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
6 days ago

New DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin Threatens to Remove Customs From SFO, Other Sanctuary City Airports

Sanctuary cities may lose airport processing privileges if they don't cooperate with ICE and Border Patrol, according to DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Months after the ICE shootings in Minnesota, a federal probe remains elusive

Federal investigations into three shootings involving immigration agents in Minneapolis are stagnant, with little cooperation from federal authorities.
Mission District
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago

SFPD May Have Violated Sanctuary Laws By Helping ICE at SFO, Bystander Files Lawsuit

SFPD officers allegedly violated sanctuary laws by assisting ICE agents during a deportation at San Francisco International Airport.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Mother decries ICE detention after release: What the administration is doing is wrong and illegal'

Tania Warner and her daughter Ayla were released from ICE detention, highlighting the suffering of many families still incarcerated.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

They posted images of same-sex couples kissing. Now they face prison time. - LGBTQ Nation

Eleven members of Young LGBTI+ face trial in Turkey for obscenity and violating family protection laws over social media posts of same-sex couples.
Social justice
fromThe Nation
2 weeks 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
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

'Get Down! Get Down! They're Gonna See Us!': Six Months of Hiding From ICE

Immigrant families in Chicago live in fear due to ICE raids, impacting their daily lives and sense of safety.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Citizens of Nowhere: What It Means to Be Stateless in the US

Citizens of Nowhere is a documentary short about stateless people in the United States individuals who, through circumstance or legal technicality, belong to no nation. Without passports, citizenship or legal recognition, they live in a state of uncertainty. From finding work and accessing education, to simply existing within a system that does not officially recognise them, stateless people face endless bureaucratic barriers.
Film
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Senators demand return of deported California DACA recipient

A California woman with active DACA protection was detained at her green card interview and deported within 24 hours, prompting senators to call for her return by the Department of Homeland Security.
fromwww.ocregister.com
2 months ago

California lawmakers are pushing various immigration-related bills this year

Proponents said Senate Bill 747 is a first in the nation type of bill and it's called the No Kings Act, a reference to the nationwide demonstrations against President Donald Trump that have occurred throughout his second term that closes a loophole that allowed federal officers to be treated differently than state or local law enforcement for alleged constitutional violations.
US politics
#immigration-detention
fromKqed
2 months ago
US politics

California Senators Visit Immigration Jail Ahead of Looming ICE Funding Bill Deadline | KQED

fromKqed
2 months ago
US politics

California Senators Visit Immigration Jail Ahead of Looming ICE Funding Bill Deadline | KQED

fromKqed
2 months ago
US politics

California Senators Visit Immigration Jail Ahead of Looming ICE Funding Bill Deadline | KQED

fromKqed
2 months ago
US politics

California Senators Visit Immigration Jail Ahead of Looming ICE Funding Bill Deadline | KQED

US politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Editorial | Time for ICE to end this madness amNewYork

ICE increasingly uses aggressive, allegedly unconstitutional tactics to detain noncriminal immigrants who complied with legal processes and posed no criminal threat.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Amid immigration raids, a coalition of U.S. leaders gather in L.A. to share resistance strategies

Immigration raids in Los Angeles prompted community organizers and officials to coordinate rapid communication and response networks to protect residents and children.
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