Latest from SFBay
Republicans, and Manchin, pose the greatest threat to American life.
Republicans and Manchin pose the greatest threat to American life as we know it. Roe is just the tip of the iceberg. Read More
Concord Islamic center gathers donations to help Afghan refugees settle
The president of the board of directors at Concord’s Noor Islamic and Cultural Community Center, Sedique Popal, tells the story of the hummingbird fighting a raging forest fire while...Read More
Undocumented students rush to apply to as DACA window opens for first time in three years
With the door to apply for DACA open for the first time in more than three years, hundreds of high school and college students in California are rushing to...Read More
Liccardo joins legal fight against Census exclusion of undocumented residents
San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo announced Friday that he would be named a plaintiff and join a lawsuit with San Jose and other jurisdictions to prevent President Donald Trump...Read More
Federal anti-immigrant policies exacerbate Covid-19 impact on people of color
After months of proffering an often piecemeal and chaotic response to the novel coronavirus pandemic, the federal government is still failing to extend protections to the nation’s vulnerable immigrant...Read More
Trump lashes out after 5-4 Supreme Court ruling blocks attempt to end DACA program
The U.S. Supreme Court by a 5-4 vote on Thursday blocked President Donald Trump’s administration from ending the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program protecting undocumented young immigrants from...Read More
Bay Area leaders call on state to better help undocumented residents
A group of more than 140 Bay Area elected leaders and immigration advocates called for state action Monday to include undocumented residents in the state’s social safety net programs...Read More
Judge orders ICE to release four immigrant detainees amid Covid-19 concerns
A federal judge in San Francisco on Wednesday ordered U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to release four immigrants with serious medical problems from administrative detention because of the danger...Read More
City College to offer free legal services for immigrant students, faculty, staff
City College of San Francisco announced Monday that it was chosen as a regional center for free legal services for immigrant students, faculty and staff at the state’s community...Read More
County officials say ‘lawless’ courthouse ICE arrests ‘undermine’ justice system
Sonoma County’s district attorney, public defender and county counsel criticized U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement agents for arresting at least three immigrants in and near the county courthouse in...Read More
Oakland invites public to citizenship ceremony, Mayan cultural celebration
A citizenship oath ceremony that includes Mayan dancers will be held Saturday for 20 newly naturalized citizens at Oakland City Hall. The citizenship candidates, lawful permanent residents who have...Read More
Public defender seeks restraining order against ICE for transgender detainee
The San Francisco Public Defender’s Office has filed a motion seeking a temporary restraining order against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Yuba County Sheriff’s Office, asking for...Read More
9th Circuit hears arguments in appeal for restrictive asylum rule
A U.S. Department of Justice lawyer defended a restrictive asylum rule by the administration of President Donald Trump in arguments before a federal appeals court in San Francisco Monday....Read More
Hundreds show up to protest Ann Coulter at UC Berkeley
Hundreds of protesters gathered on the University of California at Berkeley campus Wednesday evening to protest a planned speaking appearance by conservative author Ann Coulter. As of about 7:20...Read More
Arguments begin Tuesday as Supreme Court weighs DACA fate
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear arguments Tuesday on whether it should preserve the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program protecting undocumented young immigrants from deportation. The...Read More
Pittsburg City Council considers $50,000 immigration resource program
The Pittsburg City Council will consider establishing a new program promoting education, community resources and events related to immigration at their regularly scheduled meeting Monday evening. The Digital Office...Read More
‘Playdate Protest’ brings families out to stand against immigrant child detention
Around 50-60 people amassed Wednesday in front of the San Francisco offices of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in protest of what they see as the agency’s inhumane treatment...Read More
Supe Ronen presses Ted Cruz to end child detainment in airport confrontation
San Francisco Supervisor Hillary Ronen gave Texas Sen. Ted Cruz her honest opinion about children being detained at the border when she ran into him at Los Angeles International...Read More
Groups challenge asylum restriction in court, say rule ‘cannot stand’
Four refugee assistance groups sued the administration of President Donald Trump in federal court in San Francisco Tuesday to challenge a new rule that severely restricts asylum applications. The...Read More
Trump threatens census delay after Supreme Court blocks citizenship question
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday blocked for now a plan by the administration of President Donald Trump to include a citizenship question on the 2020 census. The court...Read More