New mandatory training for administrators is part of an updated policy on how the district responds when ICE shows up on campus.
Tag: immigration
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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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Una nueva clase gratuita en Latina Center permite a los jóvenes de Richmond constuir más que solo robots
Free educational robotics program will run for the next three years at the Latina Center.
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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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Trump wants to break California’s sanctuary state law: 5 things to know
What does the state’s sanctuary law do exactly, and what does it mean for Trump’s mass deportation plans?
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Richmond protest draws more than 200 in support of immigrants
Participants encouraged march attendees to join Monday’s “A Day Without Immigrants” national strike.
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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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What immigrants in Richmond should know about their rights
With Pres. Trump now in office, here are some resources for immigrants in Richmond and Contra Costa County.
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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.
