Noncitizen voting measure soundly defeated in Santa Ana
Santa Ana voters rejected a ballot measure that would have allowed for noncitizen and undocumented resident voting by a wide margin, 62% to 38%, in yesterday's election, with 100% of…
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Widespread coalition is opposing noncitizen voting ballot measure in Santa Ana
The Orange County Register, the Santa Ana Police Union, the Mayor, "Santa Ana Citizens for Voting" and a business community PAC are among those actively opposing Measure DD on the November ballot in Santa Ana,…
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Why Santa Ana’s anti-police City Council Members want to give the right to vote to the undocumented
It should come as no surprise that the City Council Members who are openly supporting Measure DD, which will allow non-citizens to vote in Santa Ana's local elections, include four…
Two teens arrested for robbing victims in Anaheim while pretending to be ICE officers
ANAHEIM, Calif. – Anaheim Police Detectives arrested two men for a robbery series where they identified themselves as law enforcement officials. Additional victims may exist. On Thursday, June 20, 2024,…
Armed robbers posing as immigration agents in Westminster
WESTMINSTER, Calif. - On June 15, 2024, at about 12:30 PM, an adult male victim was riding a bicycle in the area of Newland Street and Westminster Blvd. when he was…
Biden permits noncitizen families to stay in the U.S. during residency application
Today, President Biden announced new actions for people who have been here many years to keep American families together and allow more young people to contribute to our economy. Keeping…
First in-person meeting of the OC Good Neighbor Task Force set for May 29
Santa Ana, Calif. — The Orange County Board of Supervisors and the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs (OIRA) are excited to host the first in-person meeting of the OC…
25 families to be reunited with long lost Mexican relatives at Curacao’s Santa Ana location on Oct. 24
On the heels of a successful family reunification ceremony this past August, Curacao and Fundación Jalisco USA will host an emotional ceremony where families from Mexico will be reunited with…
The U.S. resumes direct repatriations of Venezuelan nationals
WASHINGTON — Today, the United States, led by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with support from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection, facilitated the…
U.S. Government reaches a settlement with families that were separated at the border during the Trump administration
WASHINGTON – On October 16, 2023, the United States reached a settlement in Ms. L., et al. v. ICE, et al., a class action litigation filed in 2018 seeking injunctive…
The U.S. will resume repatriating Venezuelans who have no legal basis to be here
In keeping with our commitment to enforce our immigration laws, and to continue strengthening the consequences for those who cross our border unlawfully, the United States is announcing today that…
Should undocumented immigrants be allowed to vote in Santa Ana’s local elections?
Santa Ana City Council Members Jonathan Hernandez and Benjamin Vazquez are demanding that undocumented residents be allowed to vote in mayoral and city council elections. They will ask their colleagues…
Curacao hosted a reunion of families separated by immigration, in Santa Ana
In a heartwarming display of solidarity and commitment, the Jalisco Foundation and the Curacao Foundation united to organize the "Reuniting Families" event. This event brought together 28 families that had…
Orange County to launch an Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs
Orange County is taking steps to help local immigrants and refugees access government resources and services. On Tuesday, April 25, the Orange County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a plan…
The Coast Guard intercepted a boat carrying 15 undocumented migrants off the O.C. coast
SAN PEDRO, Calif. - The Coast Guard intercepted a sport-fisher carrying 15 undocumented non-citizens attempting to enter the United States off the coast of Orange County, California, on April 20,…