Chilean criminal who escaped from a fire camp caught in Mecca with a tip from the OCDA
SANTA ANA – A Chilean national who escaped from a state prison fire camp in Los Angeles County on Sunday while serving time for his role in an Orange County…
Fullerton cop falsely accused after an ICE agent pointed a gun at a woman in Santa Ana
The Fullerton Police Department is aware of a video circulating on social media showing a Fullerton Police Officer “assisting” an ICE agent in the City of Santa Ana on November…
A fake lawyer allegedly assaulted a Santa Ana woman who needed help with immigration
Detectives are attempting to locate Jose Bernal (65), who r*ped a female victim as she sought assistance with her immigration status, according to the Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD). On…
The Santa Ana City Council continues program to help undocumented residents targeted by ICE
SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana City Council on Tuesday, Oct. 21, unanimously directed the City Manager to continue the Ayuda Sin Fronteras program with at least an additional $100,000…
Santa Ana’s undocumented residents should avoid self-deportation due to serious legal risks
Santa Ana, CA — As federal immigration authorities continue to roll out President Donald Trump's controversial self-deportation program, offering cash incentives to undocumented immigrants, legal experts and community advocates are…
What would happen to an American if they tried to live in Mexico without proper documentation?
Many U.S. residents have been living in this country without proper documentation. This situation grew exponentially during the Biden administration. Between January 2021 and late 2024, U.S. Customs and Border…
How the undocumented can stay safe amid ICE activity in Santa Ana
Santa Ana, CA — With federal immigration enforcement actions increasing across Orange County, undocumented residents in Santa Ana are facing heightened risks and uncertainty. While the city remains committed to…
O.C. Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs to host a Strategy Summit on Oct. 1
Community leaders, legal advocates, and frontline practitioners will gather this Wednesday for the Orange County Immigration Summit: Turning the Page, hosted by the Orange County Office of Immigrant and Refugee…
Man shot in head by OC Deputy at Santa Ana ICE protest seeks $50M in civil rights lawsuit
Sept. 18, 2025 – A Huntington Beach father of three who was shot in the head with a “less lethal” projectile while peacefully protesting against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement…
Who will show up to Santa Ana’s Fiestas Patrias event with ICE returning to our city?
The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruled yesterday that U.S. immigration officers may continue to make stops based solely on a person’s location, the type of work they do, the language they…
The City of Santa Ana will spend $250K on legal defense for undocumented residents facing deportation
The Santa Ana City Council reaffirmed its commitment to the immigrant community by approving an agreement that will allow Santa Ana residents facing deportation or removal proceedings to continue to…
Santa Ana’s City Council approves $100K to help the victims of ICE raids
SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana has established an emergency financial assistance program for Santa Ana residents who have been impacted by recent federal immigration enforcement actions.…
Fugitive member of Chilean ATM robbery crew arrested in Orange County after ATM bombing
FRESNO, Calif. — A member of an ATM robbery crew has been arrested and charged with bank robbery and conspiracy to commit bank robbery arising from a string of robberies…
The Feds are now trying to get a hold of O.C. CalFresh/SNAP client data
Orange County, Calif. (July 29, 2025) — The County of Orange Social Services Agency (SSA) continues to monitor changes to how the federal government obtains our clients’ data. Per reports from CalMatters, NPR, KTLA and the LA…
The OC Health Care Agency addresses ICE access to Medi-Cal records
(Santa Ana, CA) — The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) is aware of recent reporting by multiple news outlets indicating that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) may have direct access to Medicaid…