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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.
Motion Filed Against Core Civic Detention Center Due to Inadequate Medical Care
The American Civil Liberties Union, Precision Law Office, and California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice (CCIJ) filed a motion for a temporary restraining order on December 16 for two detainees at the Core Civic Detention Center in California City, for two detainees who are not receiving proper medical care.
‘The Treatment Was Inhumane’: The Reality of Deportation, Detainment at Core Civic Detention Center
“We were ‘accidentally pepper-sprayed’ and left inside the tank with the door closed. We weren’t checked by the nurse until we left 2 hrs later.”
Detention Center Continues to Face Local Opposition in McFarland Community
In California City, officials held a special city council meeting on Nov. 17 to address urgent matters.
Immigration Enforcement to Conduct Audit of CSUB Exchange Students
UPDATE: According to a second email from CSU Bakersfield, there are no plans for immigration efforts to be taken during the compliance audit on November 18.
Knowing Your Rights shouldn’t come at a cost: Kern County residents “don’t” pay for red cards
With the recent climate in Kern County regarding deportation and the population’s desire to become more informed about their rights, there has been an increased desire for accessible immigration resources in the community.
‘We need everyone’: Kern County stands together against immigration raids
Since January 7, Kern County residents have come together to challenge ongoing ICE and Border Patrol operations, encouraging one another to understand and assert their Fifth Amendment rights, regardless of immigration status.
Immigrant rights advocates hail court ruling against ICE “knock and talk” practice
In what is considered to be a significant legal victory for immigrants, a federal judge in Los Angeles ruled that the so-called “knock and talk” practice by U.S.
‘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.
Protestors against ICE detention centers and GEO Group demand action
In San Francisco and Fresno, protests were held by the California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice, survivors of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention, and other organizations at the ICE offices.