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.
Tag: immigration
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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.
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‘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.
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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.
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Update: Coast Guard confirms Alameda is base of immigration enforcement action
ICE and border agents are coming Alameda for an operation beginning Thursday.
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ICE agents arrest Richmond resident, local officials confirm
The arrest was reportedly in connection to a criminal warrant, police said.
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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.
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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.
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‘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.
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The mood is tense at Concord Immigration Court following ICE arrests
A look at what happens at the immigration court for Contra Costa County.
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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.
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Richmond strengthens sanctuary city law despite risk of Trump’s ire
The city attorney acknowledged the risk of losing federal funding, but council members said they ‘can’t hide from a tyrant.’
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Richmond City Council OKs $1 million for undocumented legal help, education
With calls to a Contra Costa County hotline up 330%, the money will also help educate undocumented people about their rights.
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Richmond City Council wants to create a $1M legal fund to help undocumented residents
The fund, which will be discussed at Tuesday’s council meeting, would be administered via a community organization to ensure immigrants are educated about their rights and have access to legal assistance.
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‘Refuges of hope and faith:’ Churches rally in Richmond to support undocumented residents
Dozens gathered Friday for an interfaith vigil at St. Mark’s Catholic Church; City council to review stronger sanctuary ordinance and $1M legal defense fund.
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‘We cannot remain silent’: Descendants of incarcerated Japanese Americans turn trauma into advocacy
The community has drawn parallels between what happened to families like the flower growers of Richmond, San Pablo and El Cerrito, and Trump’s immigration policies.
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Richmond is seeking to strengthen its ‘weak’ sanctuary city rules
As Trump threatens mass deportations, city officials are looking to places like San Francisco and Chicago, where immigrant protections are more robust.
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‘Immigrants Make America Great’ march set for Sunday in Richmond
Richmond students are planning a peaceful march in solidarity with the city’s undocumented residents, amid rising deportation fears.
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Lo que los inmigrantes en Richmond deben saber sobre sus derechos
Ahora que el presidente Trump está en el cargo, aquí hay algunos recursos para inmigrantes en Richmond y el condado de Contra Costa.
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Building community with storytelling, birding, Tai Chi in the Richmond Annex
Meet Your Neighbor: Former U.S. Forest Service scientist Hao Tran explores being a Vietnamese immigrant in a short story collection.
