‘We are not alone’: LA city council passes sanctuary city ordinance as Donald Trump plans mass deportations
LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles passes a landmark sanctuary city ordinance, strengthening protections for immigrants by banning cooperation with federal immigration enforcement and ensuring compliance through citywide audits and training.
Migrants headed north from the Darién Gap can walk or catch a bus
UVITA, Costa Rica — According to the UN, 865 migrants per day arrived in Costa Rica from Panama in September. To continue their journey, the government offers them bus rides. Those who can’t afford it must wait or walk.
Donald Trump has promised mass deportations, but public support is mixed
WASHINGTON – President-elect Donald Trump made mass deportations a signature campaign promise. Republicans universally ran on border security but not all embraced the idea of rounding up 11 million people, and public support for that controversial policy is relatively soft.
Prop. 314: Arizonans at odds over authorizing local police to tackle immigration
NOGALES, AZ – Arizona Proposition 314 would authorize local officials to detain and deport individuals entering the state outside lawful ports of entry.
‘Not reconcilable’: Latter-day Saints in Arizona break with Trump on immigration, which could help Harris
WASHINGTON – Latter-day Saints are unique among religious groups for their pro-immigrant attitudes. Donald Trump’s rhetoric could make them switch their votes to Kamala Harris.
Remember history: California launches Mexican Repatriation Memorial Project to honor residents deported during Great Depression
LOS ANGELES – California Sens. Lena Gonzalez and Josh Becker authored Senate Bill 537 to establish a memorial in Los Angeles for the 2 million Mexican Americans and Mexican immigrants deported during the Great Depression.
Ventanilla de Salud initiative in Phoenix provides preventative health screenings for people with Mexican roots
PHOENIX — Offered by the Consulate General of Mexico, the initiative provides screenings and services for blood pressure, diabetes, HIV and vaccinations.
As Costa Rica welcomes record-breaking number of tourists, the country is battling rising crime
SAN JOSÈ, Costa Rica — In 2023 Costa Rica’s tourism industry attracted 2.5 million visitors, a figure that’s steadily been on the rise due to the country’s welcoming nature and high level of safety. This reputation is now being threatened by a growing cartel presence and an expanding consumer market for illegal drugs.
In Costa Rica and elsewhere, U.S. ‘Safe Mobility’ program for migrants is unknown, underused
PASO CANOAS, Costa Rica – Costa Rica, along with Guatemala, Colombia and Ecuador, has a “Safe Mobility” office where migrants seeking asylum in the U.S. are encouraged to apply and be evaluated for refugee status, instead of traveling to the border and facing potential rejection. But the system is underused and almost unknown.
Kari Lake, Ruben Gallego clash in Senate debate for Arizona’s open seat
PHOENIX – Former gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake and U.S. Rep. Ruben Gallego clashed in their first Senate debate for the Arizona seat that will be vacated by Kyrsten Sinema.
In closely watched rematch, freshman U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani tangles with ex-state Sen. Kirsten Engel over border, abortion and extremism
WASHINGTON – First-term U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani is defending his seat against former state Sen. Kirsten Engel in a rematch, two years after he defeated her by just 5,200 votes. The rivals from Tucson are squabbling over border security, abortion rights and who’s more able to work across the aisle.
Republicans falsely link illegal immigration to federal relief funds as Hurricane Milton slams Florida
WASHINGTON – As Hurricane Helene pushed disaster relief to the political forefront, former President Donald Trump and other Republicans have leveled false claims about FEMA diverting funds to help migrants.
