Upholding the Rule of Law
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By Nollyanne Delacruz
Originally published in the Mercury News
Los Gatos and Saratoga prevented federal immigration officials from extending their reach into the West Valley with the recent passage of temporary prohibitions on the construction of detention or processing facilities within their jurisdictions.
SAN JOSÉ, CA – Today, Congressman Sam Liccardo (CA-16), joined the Amigos de Guadalupe Center for Justice and Empowerment and local community leaders at Mexican Heritage Plaza in East San José to encourage eligible voters to cast their ballots ahead of tomorrow’s election. The press conference came amid heightened concerns about immigration enforcement activity in Santa Clara County and federal efforts to obtain confidential voter information.
Originally published in Mountain View Voice
By Emily Margaretten
San Jose and San Mateo County are leading a regional push, leveraging local authority to block new detention facilities
By Ryan Macasero
Originally published in the Mercury News
Spurred by concerns over federal immigration enforcement, the San Jose City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a 45-day moratorium on new detention facilities, broadened to include public property.
San José, CA – Today, several members of Congress representing our region– U.S. Representatives Sam Liccardo (CA-16), Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), and Jimmy Panetta(CA-19)– congratulated the City of San José and Monterey County for adopting interim ordinances that temporarily restrict the development of ICE detention facilities within their jurisdiction.
By Bay City News Service
Originally published in SF Gate
Monterey County and the city of San Jose both passed moratoriums Tuesday on the construction of immigration detention facilities.
By Keith Menconi
Originally published in San Jose Spotlight
San Jose is placing stronger controls on the development of private detention facilities within its borders in response to fears that the federal government may establish new immigration centers in the region.
Originally published in San José Spotlight
By Keith Menconi
San Jose is placing stronger controls on the development of private detention facilities within its borders in response to fears that the federal government may establish new immigration centers in the region.
SAN JOSÉ, CA — On Friday, a federal judge blocked construction of a proposed ICE detention facility in Gilroy, California. California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Santa Clara County challenged the project, arguing that it violates local and federal laws.