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California Immigrant Policy Center

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We uphold the humanity of immigrant communities in California by transforming systems to achieve racial, social, and economic justice.

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California Immigrant Policy Center @caimmigrant.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
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California Immigrant Policy Center @caimmigrant.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
“No one should profit from tearing families apart. Private detention corporations make hundreds of millions of dollars every year in California by separating parents from their children and locking up our neighbors." - our Executive Director Masih Fouladi Our full statement ⬇️ bit.ly/4z5MoXN
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Governor Newsom Signs First-in-the-Nation Tax on Private Immigration Detention Corporations - California Immigrant Policy Center
AB 1633 (Haney) Directs Detention Industry Profits Into Due Process for California Families Sacramento, Calif. (Sept. 29, 2026) — California will no longer let corporations profit from locking up our ...
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California Immigrant Policy Center @caimmigrant.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
🚨BREAKING 🚨 @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social has signed AB 1806 and AB 1807 into law! The new laws, authored by Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel, hold federal immigration agents accountable and keep ICE off state property.
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California Immigrant Policy Center @caimmigrant.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
🚨BREAKING NEWS 🚨 @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social just signed AB 1633 by Assemblymember Haney into law! No one should profit from tearing families apart.
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California Immigrant Policy Center @caimmigrant.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
"What we see in practice is that this leads to immigrants with the sponsor feeling intimidated, feeling unsure of whether to share that information when they are facing direct need," said Benyamin Chao from the California Immigrant Policy Center. bit.ly/4yhxu0U
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Newsom vetoes bill that would change food aid rules for immigrants
Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed legislation that would have changed how California determines financial eligibility for some immigrants receiving state-funded food assistance.
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California Immigrant Policy Center @caimmigrant.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
“ICE is a lawless, rogue agency that is terrorizing our communities, separating our families and kidnapping our neighbors,” said Bruno Huizar, supervising policy manager at the California Immigrant Policy Center. “Governor Newsom must sign AB 1537 into law to protect Californians.” bit.ly/4hHntUB
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LA advocates and lawmakers urge Newsom to sign bill barring police from moonlighting for ICE
Proponents say they don't want local police to be part of nationwide violence.
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Protecting Immigrant Families Coalition @pifcoalition.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
The Trump public charge regulation takes effect today. Read our statement on the threat this policy poses to our country and our democracy. Featuring quotes from executive committee members @clasp.org, @caimmigrant.bsky.social, and APIAHF. pifcoalition.org/resources/pr...
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California Immigrant Policy Center @caimmigrant.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
“This veto doesn't change who these students are or what they contribute — it just tells them, again, that their labor isn't welcome here.” - Carlos Alarcón, health and public benefits policy manager at the California Immigrant Policy Center bit.ly/4hDlwZr
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Immigrant rights groups condemn Newsom's veto stopping undocumented students from working on college campuses
Gov. Gavin Newsom has issued a veto for the second time in three years, stopping a bill that would have allowed undocumented students to work on their college campuses.
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California Immigrant Policy Center @caimmigrant.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
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California Immigrant Policy Center @caimmigrant.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Join us! Register today!
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California Immigrant Policy Center @caimmigrant.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Ensure the voices of our immigrant communities are heard at the ballot box. Register to vote today! ➡️ bit.ly/4hoHBe4
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California Immigrant Policy Center @caimmigrant.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Latino Heritage Month is a moment to reflect — but our commitment doesn't end there. We celebrate the histories, cultures, and contributions of Latino communities across California and beyond. We honor that legacy by working toward a California where Latino families and all communities can thrive.
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California Immigrant Policy Center @caimmigrant.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
“We are hopeful that if we have an incoming governor Becerra, he may take a different approach than we’ve seen from Gov. Newsom in the last two years,” said Josh Stehlik, policy director for the California Immigrant Policy Center. bit.ly/4j37MIq
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California’s health care reckoning could soon become Becerra’s problem
With Gavin Newsom on his way out, advocates are hoping the former Biden Health secretary can rebuild California’s safety net despite fiscal pressures.
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California Immigrant Policy Center @caimmigrant.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
"We’ve seen many instances of aggressive, militarized immigration enforcement actions that include excessive use of force. So for us as an organization, we support this bill because we think that any excessive use of force makes Californians less safe.” - Shiu-Ming Cheer bit.ly/3UMa84D
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California Lawmakers Pass Ban on Shock Gloves
The California Legislature moved quickly to approve the legislation in an attempt to stop ICE agents from using the gloves. Local law enforcement agencies have come out against the bill.
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California Immigrant Policy Center @caimmigrant.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Every measure on this year's California ballot shapes whether our state invests in the things our communities need — housing, health care, schools, and a fair say in our democracy — or hands more power to those who already have it. Here's where we stand & why ⬇️
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California Immigrant Policy Center @caimmigrant.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
“AB 1633 and AB 2465 are landmark bills that send a strong message: People over profit Health and safety should always be prioritized over corporate profits. We urge Governor Newsom to sign these bills today and stand with immigrant families and communities." - Bruno Huizar. bit.ly/4xRzjBw
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Advocates, community push for Newsom signature on pair of detention centers bills
Faith leaders, immigrant rights advocates and lawmakers gathered at the Capitol Tuesday to oppose detention centers and family separation.
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California Immigrant Policy Center @caimmigrant.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Yesterday in Los Angeles, our communities came together to dream big for California's future. 🙌
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California Immigrant Policy Center @caimmigrant.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
“We currently live in a climate where we can’t rely on the federal government to conduct their own investigation into shootings,” said Shiu-Ming Cheer, the deputy director of immigrant and racial justice at the California Immigrant Policy Center. bit.ly/4qFkE9G
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Legislature passes bill mandating state investigations of ICE shootings
The legislation requires the attorney general to investigate federal immigration agents who shoot California civilians.
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California Immigrant Policy Center @caimmigrant.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
“Every dollar the federal government spends is a choice — and right now, it’s choosing detention and intimidation over health care, food, due process, and the nonprofits standing with immigrant communities,” said Masih Fouladi, Executive Director of CIPC. bit.ly/4qvJ5X0
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Padilla, California Leaders Sound Alarm as Trump Administration Cuts Billions in Federal Funding - Senator Alex Padilla
SACRAMENTO, CA — As the Trump Administration moves to slash federal funding and rewrite longstanding grant programs, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) convened California leaders to sound the alarm...
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California Immigrant Policy Center @caimmigrant.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
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CHIRLA @chirla-org.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
📣 Calling all DACA recipients in the LA area! 🦋 Join CHIRLA & partners at our upcoming #DACA Renewal Clinic! We'll answer your questions and, if you're eligible, we may be able to cover your USCIS renewal fee. 🤩 📍 Location will be shared upon RSVP. 🔗 Register: bit.ly/082626 #DACARenewal
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California Immigrant Policy Center @caimmigrant.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
"Shiu-Ming Cheer, deputy director of immigrant and racial justice at the California Immigrant Policy Center, said the directive calls for greater transparency than what the LAPD’s monthly reports currently provide." bit.ly/451q7O0
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Reports of possible unlawful conduct by immigration officers increased in June, LAPD says
The 12 incidents documented in an LAPD report are the most since reporting began earlier this year.
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California Immigrant Policy Center @caimmigrant.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Today, hundreds of thousands of Haitian immigrants across the country and thousands here in California will lose Temporary Protected Status. We stand in solidarity with Haitian communities as they face this moment. Our full statement ⬇️ bit.ly/4fC1fRE
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California Immigrant Policy Center Stands in Solidarity with Haitian Community as TPS Termination Takes Effect - California Immigrant Policy Center
Los Angeles, Calif. (July 27, 2026) — Today, hundreds of thousands of Haitian immigrants across the country and thousands here in California will lose Temporary Protected Status (TPS), stripping away ...
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California Immigrant Policy Center @caimmigrant.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
“We're afraid that families who are in need of food will choose not to access CalFresh even though a child in that household is eligible.” - Benyamin Chao, supervising health and public benefits policy manager at the California Immigrant Policy Center. bit.ly/4fGkmKK
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Immigrants' rights leaders in CA slam changes to public charge rule
Starting in mid-September, it may become harder for many immigrants in California and elsewhere to get a green card.Support organizations cite changes finalized Monday by the Trump administration to t...
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California Immigrant Policy Center @caimmigrant.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
The Trump administration finalized a new “public charge” rule that gives immigration officers broader authority to deny permanent residency to immigrants who have used certain public programs, such as Medicaid, food, or housing assistance. Our statement: bit.ly/4fscnAA
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CIPC: Trump Administration Implements 'Public Charge' Rule, Punishing Immigrants for Using Safety Net Programs - California Immigrant Policy Center
Los Angeles, Calif. (June 25, 2026) — The Trump administration finalized a new “public charge” rule set to take effect today that gives immigration officers broader authority to deny permanent […]
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The Children's Partnership @kidspartnership.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
What would it look like to evaluate ICE by how it affects children's health and well-being? This report on the #MentalHealth of kids in immigrant families, created with @caimmigrant.bsky.social, remains just as relevant today as when it was published: childrenspartnership.org/wp-content/u...
Four photos of families with children. The families are having caring moments together. The report title is below: "Health Mind, Health Future"
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California Immigrant Policy Center @caimmigrant.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
We demand justice for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, Joan Sebastián Guerrero, and everyone else taken by ICE. No matter where you live — Maine, Texas, or right here in California — you deserve due process and independent review when a government agent takes a life.
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California Immigrant Policy Center @caimmigrant.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
"The urgency of this moment is six people, in the last year, six people have died inside California's private detention facilities," said Bruno Huizar of the California Immigrant Policy Center. bit.ly/3SZsiyS
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Federal government buys two California detention centers in $1.5B deal
Some state leaders and immigrant rights advocates say federal ownership and operation could hinder accountability and oversight.
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California Immigrant Policy Center @caimmigrant.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
This 4th of July, we celebrate freedom, dignity and opportunity — values immigrants have always fought hardest to make real. Immigrants didn't just come to this country. They helped build it. Every single day. Our communities are stronger, safer & more vibrant because immigrants are part of them. 🇺🇸
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California Immigrant Policy Center @caimmigrant.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
“The federal government doesn’t have the capacity in these areas,” explained Bruno Huizar, detention and deportation policy manager for the California Immigrant Policy Center. bit.ly/4p1l0Xi
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Planned Gilroy detention center will increase arrests, advocates say – Voices of Monterey Bay
The impact of a detention center in Central or Northern California -- and the likely ensuing dragnet -- will not stay within its city or county boundary, warn immigrant rights advocates. A new ICE facility built in a place like Gilroy or the North Bay w...
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California Immigrant Policy Center @caimmigrant.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
We are thrilled to celebrate the first year of our Regional Organizing Cohort (ROC) in Fresno! 🎉 Congratulations to all of the participants!
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California Immigrant Policy Center @caimmigrant.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed the 2026-27 state budget. It protects critical supports for immigrant Californians at a moment, but serious gaps remain. We will keep fighting until California fully protects the health, safety, and economic mobility of ALL immigrant families.
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California Immigrant Policy Center @caimmigrant.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Today’s Supreme Court decision makes it clear that if you are born in the United States, you are an American citizen. While we are relieved, we are not celebrating. Not while people with TPS are being pushed toward deportation and asylum seekers are being turned away at the border.
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California Immigrant Policy Center @caimmigrant.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
Today, we celebrate the immigrant fathers, grandfathers, and father figures whose courage built new beginnings and brighter futures for their families and communities. Thank you for your sacrifices, your strength, and your love. Happy Father's Day! 🌟
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California Immigrant Policy Center @caimmigrant.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
Today, on World Refugee Day, we honor the courage, resilience, and contributions of refugees worldwide — and recommit to fighting for their right to safety, dignity, and a place to call home.
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California Immigrant Policy Center @caimmigrant.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom, resilience & joy. Today, we honor the legacy of those who fought for liberation — & affirm that the struggle for Black freedom and immigrant justice are deeply intertwined. We recommit to a future where every person can live with dignity, safety & opportunity
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California Immigrant Policy Center @caimmigrant.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Fourteen years ago, nearly 800,000 young immigrants gained the chance to live, work, and build their futures without fear. Fourteen years later, they're still waiting for permanence. It's time for Congress to deliver a real pathway to citizenship. #HereToStay
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Assemblymember Liz Ortega @asmlizortega.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Everyone should have access to basic things in the fourth largest economy in the world. Read the article here:
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Immigrant rights activists call for dedicated investment in state budget
With the deadline for the State Legislature to send an updated budget proposal to the governor just around the corner, leaders and activists alike are calling for targeted investment to support immigr...
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California Immigrant Policy Center @caimmigrant.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
A more just and sustainable future means ensuring that everyone, regardless of where they were born, has access to clean air, safe water, and healthy environments. This World Environment Day, we reaffirm our commitment to policies that protect both people and our planet.🌎
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California Immigrant Policy Center @caimmigrant.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
TOMORROW: We're hosting a press conference and rally with Asm. Liz Ortega and Asm. Mia Bonta in Oakland to ensure our voices are heard as California negotiates its 2026–27 budget! Watch the livestream at www.facebook.com/caimmigrant
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California Immigrant Policy Center @caimmigrant.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
As Governor Gavin Newsom and Legislature leaders negotiate California's 2026–27 state budget, we, along with community members, are hosting a town hall to make sure the voices of our communities are heard. Join us TOMORROW in Los Angeles!
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Health Access California @healthaccess.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
On Monday, #CAleg Assembly released their #CAbudget plan. Health and immigration advocates are deeply disappointed at the decision to double down on the worst of the @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social 's cuts and throw immigrants under the bus, particularly without the fiscal outlook to justify it.
A news graphic displays a quote from Rachel Linn Gish criticizing a California Assembly budget proposal for risking healthcare access. Her quote reads: It's not just math,” Linn Gish said. “These are real people's lives, and people will lose healthcare coverage and get sicker, go into debt, and probably die sooner because they don't have access to healthcare.”
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California Immigrant Policy Center @caimmigrant.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
It’s Election Day! 🇺🇸 Voting is a powerful way to have your voice heard on the issues that matter most, like immigration, healthcare, education, or climate change. Be sure to get out and vote today! 🗳️
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California Immigrant Policy Center @caimmigrant.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
TOMORROW: Join us in Santa Barbara for a town hall where we will educate voters and constituents on key policy issues impacting immigrant and Latino communities during this important election year. Register ➡️ bit.ly/ca4all-sb
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California Immigrant Policy Center @caimmigrant.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Today, we honor those who gave their lives in service to this country — including the countless immigrants who have worn this nation's uniform, fought for its freedoms, and died for a promise of dignity they themselves were often denied. #MemorialDay
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California Immigrant Policy Center @caimmigrant.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Your skills can help make a difference. Come work with a team committed to protecting and uplifting immigrant communities every day. Apply today! ⬇️ bit.ly/digitalcomms...
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California Immigrant Policy Center @caimmigrant.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
At our Immigrant Day of Action in Sacramento this April, Cathy Cha reminded us exactly why this work matters. Watch her powerful words on the importance of organizations like CIPC in the immigrant rights movement — and why we must keep fighting.
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California Immigrant Policy Center @caimmigrant.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
We stand in unwavering solidarity with the Muslim American community following the horrific attack on the Islamic Center.
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California Immigrant Policy Center @caimmigrant.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Earlier today, Gov. Newsom released his May revised budget proposal for the fiscal year 2026-27. While we give the governor credit for funding programs that support immigrant communities, this proposal falls far short in investing in the health and safety of immigrants.
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California Immigrant Policy Center @caimmigrant.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Our 2026 Immigrant Day of Action proved one thing loud and clear: we are READY. Ready to fight. Ready to show up. Ready to win. #ImmigrantDayofAction #ida2026 #immigrants #immigration
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