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Forum Discusses Ongoing Medi-Cal Cuts and Immigration Updates
Community organizations held a town hall forum and resource fair on August 25 in Bakersfield, where community members gathered to connect with individuals impacted by the Medi-Cal cuts.
Advocates Call for Kern to Stop Collaborating with ICE During Truth Act Forum
The Kern County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) presented updates on when they have worked with or assisted Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during the Truth Act Forum.
Community Discusses The Rise of Flock Cameras in Bakersfield
Photo from the Flock Safety website
On August 19, community organizations held a meeting about the 133 Flock cameras across the city.
Mutual Aid Event Collects Donations for People Released from Detention Centers
The Center and Valley Watch Network with Faith in the Valley partnered for a mutual aid event to collect donations to help people being released from detention centers.
How Changes to Public Charge May Impact Green Card Applicants
In July, the United States Department of Homeland Security announced that it will rescind the public charge rules issued under President Joe Biden.
Survey Analyzes Impacts of Immigration Raids on Farm Workers
The United Farm Workers Foundation (UFW) conducted a survey, Under the Sun and out of the Shadows, to assess the impacts of the immigration raids on undocumented farm workers.
City Council to Discuss Possible Sanctuary City Policy
Community members gathered at the city council meeting this week to ask the council members to make Bakersfield a sanctuary city.
Hunger Strike Launches in Adelanto ICE Processing Center and Desert View Annex
Detainees have launched a hunger strike in the Adelanto Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Processing Center and the Desert View Annex to demand that they receive humane treatment and that the detention center be shut down.
All People Are Sacred: Addressing Health Issues in Kern County Detention Centers
Valley Watch Network with Faith in the Valley has launched a campaign called “All People are Sacred” to put pressure on the Kern County Board of Supervisors to address the public health violations at the California City Detention Center.
Cal City Detainees Advocate to Have Family Contact Visitation
Detainees in the California City Detention Center are advocating to be able to hug their family members during visits.