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CIPC Denounces SCOTUS Decision to Lift Public Charge Injunction

Today the Supreme Court lifted the 2nd Circuit Court’s preliminary injunction allowing the Trump Administration’s public charge rule —denying immigrants permanent residency for using key safety net programs, including nutrition, […]

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CIPC Celebrates Governor’s Critical Investments Prioritizing Immigrant Communities

Today, Governor Gavin Newsom proposed a $222 billion spending plan for 2020-21. CIPC applauds the Governor for prioritizing important investments in immigrant communities, including expanding access to health care to […]

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CIPC Applauds Court Decision To Uphold Nationwide Injunction Safeguarding Families From Trump’s Public Charge Rule

Today the 2nd circuit upheld a nationwide preliminary injunction against the Administration’s racist expanded public charge regulation. The court’s decision will continue to block the regulation —which seeks to deny […]

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CIPC calls on SCOTUS to uphold the decision of federal appeals courts on DACA

“Today, the Supreme Court will hear opening arguments in a case that will decide the fate of nearly one million people granted deferred action under DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood […]

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CIPC Hails Federal Court Injunction as a Victory for Immigrant Communities Nationwide

CIPC applauds the decision by a New York federal court to issue a nationwide injunction against the Trump Administration’s widely criticized and dangerous public charge rule.

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CIPC Condemns Finalization of Trump’s Discriminatory “Public Charge” Rule

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CIPC Denounces Trump’s Plans To Expedite Deportations and Undercut Due Process

July 23, 2019 –  The Trump administration has shared its plans to expedite deportations of immigrants. The rule, scheduled to be published in the Federal Registrar today, bypasses due process […]

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CIPC Reacts to Budget Deal – A missed opportunity to make “CA for All” a reality

Advocates urge Gov. Newsom to invest in #health4all in January budget Sacramento, CA – Today, the California Legislature’s Budget Conference Committee announced a final deal for the state’s 2019-2020 spending […]

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CIPC hails Senate’s inclusion of #Health4AllElders in budget priorities

Sacramento, CA – This week, the state Senate and Assembly each released their proposed budget agendas, which will now head to a conference committee made up of legislators in both […]

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CIPC reacts to May Revise: A work in progress

For immediate release: May 9, 2019 Sacramento, CA – In response to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s release of his “May revise” budget proposal, Cynthia Buiza, Executive Director of the California Immigrant […]

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Bill To Protect the Health of Undocumented Californians Clears Key Health Committee

AB 4 is one of two legislative efforts known as “Health4All” adults that would protect the health of undocumented adults For immediate release: April 10, 2019 Yesterday evening, members of […]

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CIPC praises CA legal action vs Trump’s authoritarian move, Urges Congress to #defundhate

2019.2.15 – Today, Cynthia Buiza, Executive Director of the California Immigrant Policy Center, issued the following statement: President Trump’s declaration must be unequivocally called out for what it is: a […]

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New Report Underscores Urgency for #Health4All

Sacramento, CA — Today, researchers at the UC Berkeley Center for Labor Research and Education unveiled a new report: “Towards Universal Health Coverage: Expanding Medi-Cal to Low-Income Undocumented Adults.” The […]

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Governor’s Budget Proposal May Mitigate Growing Health Crisis through Key Investments For #Health4All Young Adults

Today, California’s Governor Gavin Newsom released his 2019-2020 proposed budget. The proposal seeks to improve California’s health care system and includes a historic investment of $260 million towards comprehensive Medi-Cal […]

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Newsom’s budget signals hopeful, humane approach to border

Today, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a proposed investment of $20 million for an immigration rapid response program to support community-based organizations in addressing the situation at the U.S.’s Southern Border […]

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Californians reject Trump’s lies and manipulation

Compassion and solidarity will win out over hate and scapegoating Los Angeles, CA – In response to President Trump’s address tonight, Cynthia Buiza, Executive Director of the California Immigrant Policy […]

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CIPC applauds Gov. Newsom’s commitment to #Health4allYoungAdults

Sacramento, CA — The Executive Director of the California Immigrant Policy Center, Cynthia Buiza, released the following statement today in response to comments from Gov. Gavin Newsom. Today, Governor Newsom […]

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Hundreds of Thousands of Public Comments Opposing “Public Charge” Flood Department of Homeland Security

Proposed Rule That Would Punish Immigrant Families Has Generated Nationwide Opposition In a matter of hours, the Trump administration officially closes the public comment period on a proposed “public charge” […]

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Statement: ICE should not politicize tragedy in Tulare County

2018.12.20 – Today, the ICE Out of California Coalition Steering Committee, including Advancing Justice – Asian Law Caucus, ACLU of California, California Immigrant Policy Center, California Immigrant Youth Justice Alliance, […]

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CIPC Condemns Federal Government’s Cruel Attack on People Fleeing Violence

2018.11.26 – Yesterday, the U.S. Border Patrol deployed tear gas and rubber bullets against people from Central America seeking asylum at the border, including children. In response to this development, […]

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Mistaken ruling on CA “sanctuary” law only applies to one city

Community groups confident SB 54 will be entirely upheld; Local governments must stand up to hate-filled agenda 2018.10.17- A state Superior Court judge based in Orange County has issued a […]

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California poised to fight back against Trump’s “public charge” attack on immigrants

Today, the Trump administration formally published a proposal that, if implemented, would punish immigrant families for accessing nutrition, housing, and medical care programs for which they are already eligible. The […]

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CIPC applauds signing of bill to increase privacy protections

Sacramento, CA – Earlier this afternoon, Gov. Jerry Brown signed SB 244 (Lara) into law. Co-sponsored by the California Immigrant Policy Center (CIPC) and the ACLU of California, the new […]

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