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15 States and the District of Columbia Challenge Trump Over DACA Decision

Emily Wells / Truthdig Sep 6, 2017 The lawsuit claims the president's move to rescind the immigration program was motivated by discrimination. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

California Considers Suing Trump Administration Over Immigration

Emily Wells / Truthdig Aug 7, 2017 The state's attorney general has joined an effort to charge the Department of Justice with violating the Constitution. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Justice Department Sets June 30 Deadline for Compliance From ‘Sanctuary Cities’

Eric Ortiz / Truthdig Apr 25, 2017 DOJ plans to withhold federal funding from jurisdictions where law enforcement personnel do not cooperate with immigration authorities. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Mainstream Democrats Prevail Over Sanders Supporters in California Congressional Race

Emma Niles / Truthdig Apr 7, 2017 California’s 34th Congressional District went for Bernie Sanders in the 2016 Democratic primary, but voters overwhelmingly choose establishment Democrats over “Berniecrats” in a special election. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

California Joins Lawsuit Against Trump’s Revised Travel Ban

Staff / Truthdig Mar 14, 2017 State Attorney General Xavier Becerra called the modified ban “unconstitutional and un-American.” Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

How Much Does California Value Its Immigrants?

Staff / Truthdig Mar 8, 2017 Lawyer and labor rights professor Victor Narro joined Truthdig to discuss the state's response to the president's immigration crackdown. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )