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CA Files 100th Lawsuit Against Trump, This Time over ICE at Courthouses
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has filed the state’s 100th lawsuit against the federal government since President Trump took office for a second time in 2025. Bonta reached that milestone in 21 months. During the first Trump administration, California officials sued the federal government a total of 123 times in four years. The lawsuit filed Oct.
California presenta su demanda número 100 contra Trump yesta vez por el caso del ICE en los juzgados
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Por , CalMatters El fiscal general de California, Rob Bonta, ha presentado la demanda número 100 del estado contra el gobierno federal desde que el presidente Trump asumió el cargo por segunda vez en 2025. Bonta alcanzó ese hito en 21 meses. Durante la primera administración de Trump, los funcionarios de California demandaron al gobierno federal un total de 123 veces en cuatro años.
California presenta su demanda número 100 contra Trump, esta vez por el caso del ICE en los juzgados
El fiscal general de California, Rob Bonta, ha presentado la demanda número 100 del estado contra el gobierno federal desde que el presidente Trump asumió el cargo por segunda vez en 2025. Bonta alcanzó ese hito en 21 meses. Durante la primera administración de Trump, los funcionarios de California demandaron al gobierno federal un total de 123 veces en cuatro años.
California presenta su demanda número 100 contra Trump, esta vez por el caso del ICE en los juzgados
EN RESUMEN: Los líderes de California quieren que los agentes de inmigración se mantengan alejados de los juzgados. Les preocupa que la aplicación de la ley impida que las personas testifiquen en juicios penales. This article is also available in English. Read it here. El fiscal general de California, Rob Bonta, ha presentado la demanda número 100 del estado contra el gobierno federal desde que el presidente Trump asumió el cargo por segunda vez en 2025. Bonta alcanzó ese hito en 21 meses.
California files its 100th lawsuit against Trump, this time over ICE at courthouses
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has filed the state’s 100th lawsuit against the federal government since President Trump took office for a second time in 2025. Bonta reached that milestone in 21 months. During the first Trump administration, California officials sued the federal government a total of 123 times in four years. This is NOT a paywall. We just want to make sure you’re a human. Sign in to read this story and receive the weekly regional roundup in your inbox.
California files its 100th lawsuit against Trump, this time over ICE at courthouses
One year ago, Congress defunded public media. Now that we're 100% community funded, please become a sustaining member or increase your existing membership today . California Attorney General Rob Bonta has filed the state’s 100th lawsuit against the federal government since President Donald Trump took office for a second time in 2025. Bonta reached that milestone in 21 months. During the first Trump administration, California officials sued the federal government a total of 123 times in four years.
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Read on... for more on what it means for fire survivors to lose case managers. What do case managers do? Trained disaster case managers help people find rental assistance, new employment and money to close the gap between what insurance pays and the actual cost to rebuild. They guide survivors on how to avoid scams, challenge insurance payouts and appeal FEMA decisions.
FEMA and CA standoff
Read on... for more on what it means for fire survivors to lose case managers. What do case managers do? Trained disaster case managers help people find rental assistance, new employment and money to close the gap between what insurance pays and the actual cost to rebuild. They guide survivors on how to avoid scams, challenge insurance payouts and appeal FEMA decisions.
ICE at courthouses
What happened: Shohei Ohtani’s first home run this postseason helped put the Dodgers ahead 4-0 in the second inning before the Brewers came back to complete a four-game sweep of the two-time defending World Series champions a year after getting swept by Los Angeles in the NLCS.
California files its 100th lawsuit against Trump, this time over ICE at courthouses Original
California leaders want immigration agents to stay away from courthouses. They worry enforcement will prevent people from testifying in criminal trials. Welcome to CalMatters, the only nonprofit newsroom devoted solely to covering issues that affect all Californians. Sign up for WhatMatters to receive the latest news and commentary on the most important issues in the Golden State.
California files its 100th lawsuit against Trump, this time over ICE at courthouses
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California Attorney General Rob Bonta has filed the state's 100th lawsuit against the federal government since President Trump took office for a second time in 2025. Bonta reached that milestone in 21 months. During the first Trump administration, California officials sued the federal government a total of 123 times in four years.
California files its 100th lawsuit against Trump, this time over ICE at courthouses
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California Attorney General Rob Bonta has filed the state's 100th lawsuit against the federal government since President Trump took office for a second time in 2025. Bonta reached that milestone in 21 months. During the first Trump administration, California officials sued the federal government a total of 123 times in four years.
California files its 100th lawsuit against Trump, this time over ICE at courthouses
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California Attorney General Rob Bonta has filed the state's 100th lawsuit against the federal government since President Trump took office for a second time in 2025. Bonta reached that milestone in 21 months. During the first Trump administration, California officials sued the federal government a total of 123 times in four years.
‘High-ranking’ officer illegally snooped on officials with police network Original
Traffic congestion ahead of the Memorial Day holiday weekend on Interstate 110 in Los Angeles on May 23, 2025. Photo by Damian Dovarganes, AP Photo A whistleblower pointed state investigators to an unnamed, high-ranking law enforcement officer who was using California’s statewide law enforcement telecommunication network to find the home addresses and vehicle information of a deputy district attorney, a county supervisor and six of his employees.
California restricts parole for sex offenders after near-release of 2 convicted of molestation
Posted 9/30/26 People convicted of serious sex offenses must serve at least 25 years in prison and cannot receive parole until age 65 under a new California. Previously, some could earn parole at 50. This item is available in full to subscribers. E-mail Password Print and web subscribers If you're a print and web subscriber, but do not yet have an online account, click here to create one. Non-subscribers Click here to see your options for becoming a subscriber.
California restricts parole for sex offenders after near-release of 2 convicted of molestation Original
People convicted of serious sex offenses must serve at least 25 years in prison and cannot receive parole until age 65 under a new California. Previously, some could earn parole at 50. Welcome to CalMatters, the only nonprofit newsroom devoted solely to covering issues that affect all Californians. Sign up for WhatMatters to receive the latest news and commentary on the most important issues in the Golden State. Gov.
Local newsroom tax credit
The backstory: The bill grew out of a three-year review by the California Law Revision Commission, which the Legislature had asked to study changes to the 1907 Cartwright Act. The private right of action was one of the biggest sticking points for CalChamber, which argued it would “expose businesses of all sizes to a wave of frivolous lawsuits.” The group launched a multimillion-dollar ad campaign over the summer to push to weaken the proposed law.
Sober living funds
A man lights a pipe in front of a city worker during an encampment sweep in the Tenderloin in San Francisco on Aug. 8, 2024. The backstory: Previously, another bill, AB 255, made it all the way to Newsom’s desk before the governor vetoed it for a surprising reason: According to the governor, Haney’s bill was unnecessary because recent guidelines from the state already allowed state funds to pay for sober housing.
Republican AGs sue abortion ‘shield law’ states in U.S. Supreme Court
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill speaks at a news conference in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, announcing a lawsuit challenging abortion shield laws in Democratic-led states. Joining Murrill were Attorneys General Steve Marshall of Alabama, left, and Tim Griffin of Arkansas, whose states are also plaintiffs in the case.
Immigration related bills
Second in nation to Louisiana People at a homeless encampment along the sidewalk on X Street under State Route 99 in Sacramento, on Oct. 25, 2024 Taking into account each state’s housing costs, the percentage of Californians living in poverty rockets up to 17.8% — the second-highest rate in the country after Louisiana. Why it matters: California’s official poverty rate, which currently matches the national average of 10.7%, has always been a misleading stat.
Paramount Warner merger
Why now: While AI has helped solve decades-old problems, the mathematics community is navigating a thorny debate over the technology’s role in research and education. Why it matters: Mathematicians opposed to the event argued that using AI for research would have little value to students and lead to ‘slop mathematics.’ So read the splashy announcement for the “Mathathon” at the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena.
Newsom firma nuevas leyes para controlar a los agentes de inmigración ante incremento de la campaña de deportación de Trump Original
EN RESUMEN: El gobernador Gavin Newsom firmó un paquete de leyes que buscan controlar a los agentes federales durante el programa de deportación de la administración Trump y mejorar las condiciones en los centros de detención. Es probable que varias de estas leyes sean impugnadas ante los tribunales. This article is also available in English. Read it here.
Newsom signs new laws to rein in immigration agents as Trump’s deportation campaign escalates
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a package of laws that aim to check federal agents during the Trump administration’s deportation program and improve conditions in detention centers. Several likely will be challenged in court. Welcome to CalMatters, the only nonprofit newsroom devoted solely to covering issues that affect all Californians. Sign up for WhatMatters to receive the latest news and commentary on the most important issues in the Golden State.
Newsom signs new laws to rein in immigration agents as Trump's deportation campaign escalates
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The largest planned deportation program in U.S. history swept up more than 38,000 people in California since February 2025. The federal government purchased detention facilities, in part to avoid scrutiny from local governments. Protests erupted against the detentions and the facilities, and police dispersed those protests with the help of stun grenades. Gov.
Newsom signs new laws to rein in immigration agents as Trump's deportation campaign escalates
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The largest planned deportation program in U.S. history swept up more than 38,000 people in California since February 2025. The federal government purchased detention facilities, in part to avoid scrutiny from local governments. Protests erupted against the detentions and the facilities, and police dispersed those protests with the help of stun grenades. Gov.
California Sheriff Broke Election Law by Seizing Ballots, State Supreme Court Rules
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. ### Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco broke the law and created “a substantial risk to election integrity” when he seized more than 650,000 ballots California’s Supreme Court ruled on Thursday morning. The justices ruled unanimously that Bianco must return the ballots to the county’s top election administrator and “refrain from further handling” them.
California Sheriff Broke Election Law by Seizing Ballots, State Supreme Court Rules
The Santa Barbara Independent republishes stories from CalMatters.org on state and local issues impacting readers in Santa Barbara County. Chad Bianco | Credit: Wikimedia Commons Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco broke the law and created “a substantial risk to election integrity” when he seized more than 650,000 ballots California’s Supreme Court ruled on Thursday morning.
Cal State wages
What's next: The conclusions are likely to factor heavily in ongoing and increasingly charged contract negotiations between Cal State and its largest unions, which are demanding raises that currently far exceed what the Cal State system is willing to pay. Cal State has budgeted for 4% raises this year; unions are seeking roughly double that or more.
California sheriff broke election law by seizing ballots, state Supreme Court rules Original
The California Supreme Court ruled Sheriff Chad Bianco violated the state’s election law when his office seized ballots from the Riverside County registrar. The ruling comes six weeks before the November midterm election that will determine who controls Congress in President Trump’s final two years in office. Keeping up with your California representatives felt impossible before.
Mortgage rates
The backstory: Recent research shows that students who are chronically absent in TK and kindergarten are about twice as likely to transfer school districts and that kindergarteners’ ability to read and do basic math can be predictive of academic achievement by third grade and beyond.
People Mover delays
L.A.'s Filipino diaspora: The Greater Los Angeles metropolitan area is home to more than half a million people of Filipino descent including 154,000 in Los Angeles city and about 27,000 in Long Beach. According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2020-2024 American Community Survey, about 4.6 million respondents identified their ethnicity as Filipino.
California prison towns grasp for new jobs after closures: 'No one is coming to save us'
They built their economies around an industry that relied on an ever-growing prison population, mostly from California’s major metropolitan areas. Then, about 15 years ago, legislators changed sentencing laws in ways that caused the prison population to drop, and the prisons started going away. Gov. Jerry Brown oversaw massive reductions in California’s prison population in the 2010s. Gov. Gavin Newsom has closed five prisons since taking office in 2019.
California prison towns grasp for new jobs after closures: 'No one is coming to save us'
Nigel Duara Sun, 13 September 2026 at 10:00 am UTC 13 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. California Correctional Center is a minimum-security state prison in Northern California. California prison towns made a grim bargain decades ago. They built their economies around an industry that relied on an ever-growing prison population, mostly from California's major metropolitan areas.
California prison towns grasp for new jobs after closures: 'No one is coming to save us'
California prison towns made a grim bargain decades ago. They built their economies around an industry that relied on an ever-growing prison population, mostly from California's major metropolitan areas. Then, about 15 years ago, legislators changed sentencing laws in ways that caused the prison population to drop, and the prisons started going away. Gov. Jerry Brown oversaw massive reductions in California's prison population in the 2010s. Gov.
California prison towns grasp for new jobs after closures: 'No one is coming to save us'
California prison towns made a grim bargain decades ago. They built their economies around an industry that relied on an ever-growing prison population, mostly from California's major metropolitan areas. Then, about 15 years ago, legislators changed sentencing laws in ways that caused the prison population to drop, and the prisons started going away. Gov. Jerry Brown oversaw massive reductions in California's prison population in the 2010s. Gov.
California prison towns grasp for new jobs after closures: 'No one is coming to save us'
California prison towns made a grim bargain decades ago. They built their economies around an industry that relied on an ever-growing prison population, mostly from California's major metropolitan areas. Then, about 15 years ago, legislators changed sentencing laws in ways that caused the prison population to drop, and the prisons started going away. Gov. Jerry Brown oversaw massive reductions in California's prison population in the 2010s. Gov.
California prison towns grasp for new jobs after closures: 'No one is coming to save us'
Nigel Duara Sun 13 September 2026 at 10:00 am UTC 13 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. California Correctional Center is a minimum-security state prison in Northern California. California prison towns made a grim bargain decades ago. They built their economies around an industry that relied on an ever-growing prison population, mostly from California's major metropolitan areas.
Lawmakers vote to let first responders retire earlier and with more money. Will Newsom sign on?
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The ink isn’t dry on an expansion of pension benefits for California police and firefighters — in fact, Gov. Gavin Newsom hasn’t even signed it into law — but unions are already negotiating contracts as if their members could soon be eligible for more lucrative retirement formulas.
Lawmakers vote to let first responders retire earlier and with more money. Will Newsom sign on?
This story was originally published by CalMatters Sign up for their newsletters. The ink isn't dry on an expansion of pension benefits for California police and firefighters — in fact, Gov. Gavin Newsom hasn't even signed it into law — but unions are already negotiating contracts as if their members could soon be eligible for more lucrative retirement formulas.
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