Defendants in criminal court have a constitutional right to an attorney. A bill authored by Assemblymember Mia Bonta would provide legal representation to those in immigration court.
Tag: immigration
Posted inSchools
PG&E’s armed security has El Cerrito school community on edge
The Fairmont Elementary community doesn’t want a private military service that works with ICE and Homeland Security near their school.
Posted inCity
City property could become ‘ICE-free’ this spring
Ordinance banning federal immigration enforcement on Richmond-owned property is being drafted. District 1 council member Jamelia Brown has concerns about scope.
Posted inCity
ICE operations may soon be banned from city-owned property in Richmond
An ordinance, which hasn’t been drafted yet, would prohibit federal agents from using city property for immigration raids.
Posted inCommunity
‘Soy una guerrera’: Homeless in Richmond, an immigrant shares her story of resilience
An undocumented woman from Puebla, Mexico, describes the pitfalls of being unhoused in Richmond and how she finds the strength to carry on.
Posted inCommunity
$750K grant for BART had strings attached: ICE cooperation
Under court order, FEMA stopped requiring security grantees to collaborate with immigration enforcement on Oct. 21. But AC Transit will not apply, after facing community pressure to protect riders.
Posted inCommunity
East Bay officials say local customs operation halted; Richmond mayor says ‘remain alert’
The Alameda County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that federal Customs and Border Enforcement agents have paused East Bay operations.
Posted inCity
‘Can I go outside?’ Richmond immigrants voice ICE fears as city launches legal aid
Community advocates increase patrols and warn against spreading ICE rumors as three nonprofits are chosen to provide legal services and emergency aid to immigrant families.
Posted inCommunity
What is Coast Guard Island? Who’s been deported in 2025?
Essential background information about today’s expected arrival of federal Customs and Border Protection agents in the East Bay.
Posted inCommunity
Update: Coast Guard confirms Alameda is base of immigration enforcement action
ICE and border agents are coming Alameda for an operation beginning Thursday.
Posted inCity
ICE agents arrest Richmond resident, local officials confirm
The arrest was reportedly in connection to a criminal warrant, police said.
Posted inCommunity
Contra Costa immigrant advocates push for county sanctuary status
Local organizers flooded Tuesday’s county Board of Supervisors meeting, saying July incident where ICE detainee was taken to John Muir hospital is “painful reminder” that agency “operates freely” in county.
Posted inCity
Contra Costa Sheriff’s voluntary cooperation with ICE stirs debate
Protesters and public officials clashed with the county sheriff at Tuesday’s TRUTH Act hearing. Unlike other Bay Area sheriff’s offices, Contra Costa is choosing to share information with federal immigration authorities.
Posted inSchools
‘We’re here for them’: WCCUSD takes extra steps to protect immigrant families against ICE raids
New mandatory training for administrators is part of an updated policy on how the district responds when ICE shows up on campus.
Posted inCommunity
The Tacos El Rulas story: From an ice cream cart to a taqueria raved about on social media
Meet Your Neighbor: How an immigrant from Mexico went from pushing an ice cream cart around Richmond to owning his own restaurant.
Posted inCommunity
Richmond woman sues former laundromat boss for paying her $7.14/hour
Undocumented woman didn’t realize she was being paid about half the minimum wage at 23rd Street Launderland. She’s seeking $750,000 from the owner, a former San Jose State professor.
Posted inCommunity
The mood is tense at Concord Immigration Court following ICE arrests
A look at what happens at the immigration court for Contra Costa County.
Posted inCity
Richmond officials vow to not panic as they denounce Concord Immigration Court arrests
Immigration advocates say residents should know their rights and avoid spreading unverified information about ICE.
Posted inCommunity
How to stay safe at an immigration protest or political rally
On Saturday Richmond residents plan to join a series of national Trump protests. Experts give advice on how to attend political rally.
Posted inCommunity
A new free class at Latina Center has Richmond youths building more than just robots
Future Latin Tech program will run for three years at center that got its start helping domestic violence survivors.
