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California’s “Sanctuary State” law continues to protect immigrants despite mistaken lower court ruling

2018.9.28 – Yesterday, a state Superior Court judge based in Orange County issued a ruling in a lawsuit filed by the city of Huntington Beach against California’s “Sanctuary State” law, […]

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Trump administration seeks to punish immigrants for feeding their children, going to the doctor

CIPC denounces vindictive federal proposal that takes takes aim at food, health programs Today the Trump administration announced a proposal that, if implemented, would punish immigrant families for accessing nutrition, […]

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CIPC applauds Gov. Brown’s signing of laws to support immigrant vendors and small business owners

Sacramento, CA — In response to Governor Brown’s signing of SB 946 (Lara), the Safe Sidewalk Vending Act, today, and AB 2184 (Chiu), the Immigrant Business Inclusion Act, late Friday, […]

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CIPC praises Ninth Circuit “Sanctuary” ruling

In response to today’s Ninth Circuit ruling regarding sanctuary cities, Cynthia Buiza, Executive Director of the California Immigrant Policy Center, issued the following statement: Today’s decision marks yet another win […]

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Major victory for CA as judge throws out Trump admin’s suit against SB 54 (“Sanctuary” law), AB 103, and one section of AB 450

Sacramento, CA – This afternoon, U.S. District Court Judge John Mendez, a George W. Bush appointee, issued a new ruling which deals yet another significant defeat to the Trump administration. […]

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In defeat for Trump, judge rejects feds’ request to halt SB 54, “Sanctuary State” law, and AB 103

With some worker protections in AB 450 suspended, community groups call on employers to keep workplaces safe; Community leaders; legal experts available for interviews Today, U.S. District Court Judge John […]

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CIPC denounces SCOTUS decision upholding Muslim Ban

CIPC denounces SCOTUS decision upholding Muslim Ban In response to today’s Supreme Court decision on Trump v. Hawaii, upholding the third iteration of the Muslim Ban, Cynthia Buiza, Executive Director […]

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CIPC Statement: Families Belong in Community, Not Cages

Today, in response to President Trump’s deceptive Executive Order, Cynthia Buiza, Executive Director of the California Immigrant Policy Center, issued the following statement: “Families belong in community, not in cages. […]

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Immigrant Families Will Continue To Suffer Due To CA Budget Deal That Undercuts Core Values

Budget deal fails to include life-saving investments on #Health4All Elders & Young Adults; Anti-poverty investments leave behind many Californians excluded due to immigration status Today, the California legislature and Governor […]

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CIPC calls upon new LAPD Chief to defend sanctuary for all residents

Los angelers,CA- Yesterday, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti announced his pick of Michel Moore as the city’s next police chief, replacing retiring Chief Charlie Beck. Carlos Amador, Organizing Director at […]

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California Advances #Health4All Bills To Remove Exclusion Of Some Undocumented Immigrants In Medi-Cal

After success of recent Medi-Cal expansion of coverage to all children, SB 974 (Lara) and AB 2965 (Arambula) would further expand Medi-Cal to income-eligible young adult and senior populations, regardless […]

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ICYMI: Key cities, counties, states back CA Values Act in flurry of court filings

Broad support for CA Values in stark contrast to acts of racism at certain city council meetings 2018.5.23 – As a new blog post from the Southern Poverty Law Center’s […]

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CIPC applauds CA Supreme Court’s decision to support gig economy workers on May Day

In response to yesterday’s groundbreaking California Supreme Court’s decision to support gig economy workers, Almas Sayeed, CIPC’s Deputy Director of Programs, issued the following statement: On this historic May Day, […]

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CIPC slams SD Supes’ irresponsible vote

Will continue working with local partners to #DefendSanctuary Today, in response to the San Diego County Board of Supervisors’s 3-1 vote to support the Trump administration’s lawsuit against California’s pro-immigrant […]

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Five cities, one story: Californians rejecting anti-immigrant agenda

2018.4.4 – Last night, city councils in Fullerton (Orange County) and West Covina (LA County) rejected anti-immigrant attempts to join the Trump administration’s baseless lawsuit against California’s “sanctuary” laws, while […]

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Message to Congress: Resist Harder

In response to the federal budget approved today, Cynthia Buiza, Executive Director of the California Immigrant Policy Center, released the following statement: This deal is the latest turn in a […]

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Immigrant Health Advocates Applaud Efforts to Expand Healthcare for Undocumented and Uninsured Californians

Coalition of advocates support launch of Health4All Adults Campaign/h2> Today, members of the Health4All Coalition announced their support for “Health4All Adults”, a proposal to expand healthcare for low-income undocumented immigrants […]

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ICE Out of CA Coalition: We will not let hate “Trump” our values

In response to Donald Trump’s visit to California, the ICE Out of California Coalition is releasing the statement below. The coalition has fought back against the federal government’s cruel deportation […]

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ICE out of CA Coalition: Cruel, baseless lawsuit is abuse of power

Sacramento, CA – Community groups across California are gearing up to protest U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ planned appearance Wednesday at a controversial law enforcement lobby group, which comes in […]

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ICE’s abuses have no place in California

In response to President Trump’s comments today regarding the possibility of pulling federal deportation agents from California, the ICE Out of California coalition – including Advancing Justice – Asian Law […]

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CIPC condemns administration’s termination of protected status for Salvadorans

Today, the Trump administration’s announced it will terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for some 200,000 people who fled El Salvador decades ago. In response, Cynthia Buiza, Executive Director of the […]

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CA on track for strong implementation of SB 54

With the California Values Act (SB 54, Sen. de León) going into effect on January 1, 2018, local community organizing efforts are already increasing protections for immigrants propelled by landmark […]

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Coalition statement – SB 54 signature key step in fight against cruel deportations

Immigrant, civil rights groups plan for powerful implementation; Communities will keep pushing to raise the bar across CA 2017.10.5 – Today, in response to Gov. Jerry Brown’s signing of the […]

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CIPC denounces Trump’s latest xenophobic ban

In response to the administration’s latest, poorly disguised Muslim Ban, Cynthia Buiza, Executive Director of the CA Immigrant Policy Center, issued the following statement: Make no mistake: at its core, […]

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