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Op-Ed: Inside California City’s Immigration Detention Center
Last week, Kern Sol News Reporters had the opportunity to follow up with Hilario, a detainee held at California City’s immigration detention center.
Milton Selis: A Story of Resilience When Those in Power Are Pressing Against You
Milton Selis is an example of showing resilience when those in power are pressing against you.
Dr. Mae Ngai Examines How U.S. Immigration Policy Created Undocumented Immigration
On Monday, Columbia University hosted an online discussion with Dr. Mae Ngai, author of several critically acclaimed books, including Impossible Subjects: Illegal Aliens and the Making of Modern America and The Chinese Question: The Gold Rush and Global Politics.
‘Qué rico es ser Latino’: Professors Respond to Bad Bunny Performance
Screenshot from NFL Youtube video of Halftime PerformanceCalifornia Takes Steps to Ensure Federal and State Agents are Held Accountable
On January 27, California made steps to hold Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) accountable if they break the law.
Respuesta Rápida Network organiza taller para apoyar a las comunidades inmigrantes
El Jueves 29 de Enero, la Respuesta Rápida Network (RRN) organizó un taller titulado “Conozca sus derechos y riesgos: Preparándose para un aumento en la aplicación de las leyes migratorias” para ayudar a las personas a conocer sus derechos y saber qué hacer si son abordadas por agentes de inmigración.
California City Faces Backlash Over CoreCivic Facility
On Tuesday, January 27, the California City Council held its bi-monthly meeting. California City has been at the forefront of recent controversy following the opening of CoreCivic in 2025.
Op-Ed: The Emotional Toll of ICE on Families
By: Mariangela Velazquez, Youth Reporter
Recently, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, also known as ICE, has been a problem all over the country.
Jeannie Parent is Dedicated to Being Present for Detainees
Through her work, Jeannie Parent demonstrates a dedication to serving the immigrant community in Kern County, and when people may feel alone, she is there as a friend and an ear to listen.
Federal Judge Stops ICE Civil Arrests at Immigration Courts in Part of California
On December 24, Federal Judge Casey Pitts halted policies that allowed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to arrest individuals attending routine immigration court hearings.