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Gubernatorial Candidates Address Latino and Immigrant Issues at Nuestra Voz 2026 Forum
The California Immigrant Policy Center (CIPC), the American Civil Liberties Union California Action (ACLU), and the California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation (CLLC) hosted a gubernatorial forum, Nuestra Voz 2026, on Tuesday evening to highlight the candidates running for governor and their policies that directly affect Latino and immigrant populations in California.
SB 1105 Aims to Protect Legal Observers and Reinforce Civil Rights
On February 16, Senator Sasha Renee Perez, of Pasadena, introduced SB 1105, also known as the Protect California Rights Act during an event.
ACLU filed a lawsuit against Kern County to stop plea mill
The American Civil Liberties Union and Willkie Far & Gallagher LLP filed a lawsuit on behalf of three Kern County residents and the United Farm Workers against Kern County for operating a plea mill.
Local advocate feels hopeful amidst her fight against injustices in the communities closest to her
Editor’s Note: To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Kern Sol News is highlighting notable Hispanic leaders in Kern County who are working to create positive change in their community.
Advocates call for accountability ahead of the TRUTH Act Community Forum
The Kern County Board of Supervisors will be holding a community forum for the California Transparent Review of Unjust Transfers and Holds (TRUST) Act during their regularly scheduled meeting at 9 a.m.
Judge orders review process to identify release of immigrant detainees
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, today, a federal judge ordered a review process to identify people for release detained at the Mesa Verde Detention Facility in Bakersfield and the Yuba County Jail in Marysville in order to enable social distancing inside the centers.