Posts Tagged ‘immigration’
New city-issued ID cards expected to benefit Richmonders – but at a price
Richmond residents will be able to apply for the city’s first city-issued identification card as of Oct. 15. Like a similar card issued by the city of Oakland, Richmond’s ID card can also be used as a debit card. “In Richmond, we welcome everyone,” said Mayor Gayle McLaughlin. “This card is an essential step toward…
Read MoreRichmond City Council supports federal government help for child refugees
The resolution was passed by City Council in a meeting on Tuesday evening, to show support and solidarity for those fleeing violence from Central America. The resolution was merely symbolic, but received unanimous support from all members of the council.
Read MoreTrust Act builds trust between law enforcement and immigrant community
As of January 1, the bar for immigration holds will be set a lot higher. This is thanks to AB4, which Governor Brown signed into law on October 5. Also known as the Trust Act, this law restricts California law enforcement cooperation with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency.
Read MoreRichmond resident and family struggle with threat of deportation
Members of the community came out to support Richmond resident Felipe De Jesus Valdes’ fight against possible deportation on Monday.
Read MoreFor those in detention centers, calling home can be an expensive problem
Roberto dela Rosa’s mother has been in detention centers for almost two years, trying to get refugee status to stay in the United States. During the first year, his mother was transferred to different detention centers several times, and all of the bouncing around and the expense of phone calls kept dela Rosa from being…
Read MoreContra Costa leads the Bay Area for Secure Community deportations
Contra Costa County has deported more people than any other county in the Bay Area through Secure Communities, a partnership between Immigration and Customs Enforcement and local law enforcement agencies, according to data ICE released under the Freedom of Information Act.
Read MoreKicked to the curb: Undocumented residents’ struggle to stay behind the wheel
On Aug. 8, Pedro Gutierrez was driving to his job as a carpenter in his black 1992 Ford Mustang. He turned off Cutting Boulevard just a block away from his work when he spotted a police car flip a U-turn to follow him. Gutierrez, an undocumented resident, saw blue and red lights behind him and…
Read MoreRichmond looks to create city ID cards for all residents
Richmond appears on its way to becoming the first city in Contra Costa County to issue its own municipal identification cards, which will be available to all local residents.
Read MoreHappy New Year! Looking back at 2010
We’ve selected an important story from each month of 2010. Take a look and drop us a comment about what you think is in store for next year.
Read MoreMexican and American and voting
Immigration reform advocate encourages Latinos to make their voices heard at the ballot box.
Read MoreThe American Dream?
One undocumented Richmond resident defers his dreams of becoming a school teacher.
Read MoreCouncil OKs Taser purchase, breaks own resolution
Despite its own resolution banning doing business with companies in Arizona, Richmond City Council on Tuesday approved a $84,000 purchase of Tasers from an Arizona vendor during a wide-ranging council meeting.
Read MoreRichmond’s Green Party mayor: Still feeling like the underdog
Four years after her upset win vaulted Gayle McLaughlin to the pinnacle of local politics and into the national spotlight, the now more seasoned Green Party mayor says she still has what it takes to hold the reins of power.
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