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Originally published in Punchbowl News
By Ben Brody
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressmen Sam Liccardo (D-CA) and Kevin Kiley (I-CA) will introduce legislation to establish U.S.-China coordination on frontier artificial intelligence safety.
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.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, 107 House Democrats demanded Speaker Mike Johnson cancel the upcoming recess to vote on legislation creating AI safeguards. Representatives Sam Liccardo (CA-16), George Whitesides (CA-27) Ted Lieu (CA-36), and Lori Trahan (MA-03) led the letter and garnered support from colleagues in every corner of the country.
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.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Silicon Valley Congressman Sam Liccardo (CA-16) shared a letter urging Speaker Mike Johnson to immediately reconvene the House of Representatives and advance meaningful, bipartisan safeguards for advanced artificial intelligence. Reps. Lori Trahan (MA-03), George Whitesides (CA-27), and Ted Lieu (CA-36) co-signed the letter, which remains open for additional signatures.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Sam Liccardo (CA-16) took to the House Floor to condemn Immigrations and Custom Enforcement (ICE) for their role in the deaths of 52 people in their custody since President Donald Trump took office.
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Sam Liccardo (CA-16) released the following statement on the six month mark of the war with Iran:
“We’re now six months into a war President Trump promised would last six weeks. By the Pentagon’s own estimate, it has already cost taxpayers $37.5 billion—a sum that could house every American experiencing homelessness for roughly four years.
Originally published in The Press Democrat
By Edward Booth
Napa County will explore restrictions on new or expanded immigration detention or correctional facilities in the unincorporated area following a referral at a Board of Supervisors meeting this week.