People in cities across the country marched and rallied over the weekend against separation of families at U.S. borders. On Saturday, nearly one thousand individuals participated in the Families Belong Together march and rally in Downtown Bakersfield. Those in attendance were small children, educators, and community organizers including Women’s March …
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Local advocates are calling on elected officials, law enforcement and allies in Merced County to unite against the recent deportation efforts happening in Atwater and surrounding areas. Five men in … Click to Continue »
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Advocates for undocumented immigrants reminded an audience at UC Merced this weekend that they, too, are protected by the U.S. Constitution and advised them of steps to take if confronted … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County education officials double down on support for immigrant student safeguards
The county’s top education officials have doubled down on their commitment to educate students, regardless of immigration status, by passing a “safe and secure schools” resolution. The resolution passed last … Click to Continue »
Read More »Hundreds protest at Fresno airport against Trump’s immigrant order
Hundreds of protesters at Fresno Yosemite International Airport joined thousands of others across the nation Sunday to protest President Donald Trump’s immigration order. A large crowd of protesters gathered about … Click to Continue »
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