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Immigration
Sen. Republicans Propose Bill to Count Only U.S. Citizens in 2030 Census, Stirring Debate on Representation and Immigration Policy
Senate Republicans have announced they have introduced a bill that will only require U.S. citizens to be counted in the next census count in 2030.
‘Know Your Rights’ presentation on interactions with law enforcement and ICE to be held in Taft
The Rapid Response Network of Kern will host a “Know Your Rights” presentation on what to do when interacting with law enforcement and ICE officers, on February 8 from 6:30 p.m.
Attorney Eduardo Ramirez clears the air on public charge and Medi-Cal
In January 2024 California became the first and only state to offer Medi-Cal to all California residents, regardless of immigration status.
California becomes first state to offer health care to all Californians, regardless of immigration status
Starting January 2024 individuals, regardless of immigration status, between the ages of 26 to 49 can be provided full coverage of Medi-Cal if they meet the eligibility criteria.
Interfaith Pilgrimage shines light on CA’s HEAL budget and challenges detention center conditions
In October 2023 the Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity organized a pilgrimage known as the Pilgrimage to HEAL our communities with the objective of orchestrating an event to shed light on the budget initiative throughout California known as Healthy Economies Adapting to Last (HEAL), and to protest the detention of immigrants held in centers all over California.
‘Being a migrant is not fun. Nobody wants to be a migrant’: a story of Mauritania refugees
It’s a pretty general belief that people want to feel safe in their homes. Nobody wants to leave their home out of fear and start over in a place that does not know their language, traditions, or culture.