ACLU lawsuit: 'Follow the Constitution'
This lawsuit challenges what they call unconstitutional government tactics that have terrorized immigrant communities, violated constitutional rights, and denied access to legal counsel.
This lawsuit challenges what they call unconstitutional government tactics that have terrorized immigrant communities, violated constitutional rights, and denied access to legal counsel.
Lawsuit accuses Trump administration of racial profiling
The legal team alleges that the Trump Administration directed a strategy allowing racial profiling, suspicionless stops, warrantless arrests, and denial of access to counsel.
The legal team alleges that the Trump Administration directed a strategy allowing racial profiling, suspicionless stops, warrantless arrests, and denial of access to counsel.
Immigrant Defenders: Feds violating Constitutional rights
Alvaro Huerta, director of litigation at the Immigrant Defenders Law Center, the largest deportation defense organization in Southern California, states the government is denying detainees their constitutional right to counsel. He describes how individuals are held in deplorable detention conditions and often pressured to sign away their ability to remain in the country without understanding their rights.
Alvaro Huerta, director of litigation at the Immigrant Defenders Law Center, the largest deportation defense organization in Southern California, states the government is denying detainees their constitutional right to counsel. He describes how individuals are held in deplorable detention conditions and often pressured to sign away their ability to remain in the country without understanding their rights.
'We will fight for our rightful place in this country'
Angelica Salas, executive director of CHIRLA, powerfully declares, ?We will fight for our rightful place in this country.? Facing a relentless immigration crackdown in Southern California, immigrant communities are standing strong against detentions, family separations, and dehumanizing treatment.
Angelica Salas, executive director of CHIRLA, powerfully declares, ?We will fight for our rightful place in this country.? Facing a relentless immigration crackdown in Southern California, immigrant communities are standing strong against detentions, family separations, and dehumanizing treatment.
'Hate has been unleashed against immigrants'
Angelica Salas, executive director of the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA), says immigrants in Southern California are being targeted in what she calls a ?military-style, no-holds-barred? federal immigration enforcement campaign. She warns that hate against immigrants has been unleashed ? and that new federal funding could escalate unconstitutional arrests, detentions, and disappearances.
Angelica Salas, executive director of the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA), says immigrants in Southern California are being targeted in what she calls a ?military-style, no-holds-barred? federal immigration enforcement campaign. She warns that hate against immigrants has been unleashed ? and that new federal funding could escalate unconstitutional arrests, detentions, and disappearances.
House Republicans prepare to vote on spending bill
It was another late night for Congress on Capitol Hill as House Republicans prepare to vote on President Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill."
It was another late night for Congress on Capitol Hill as House Republicans prepare to vote on President Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill."
Torrance business owner: 2 of my hardest workers taken by ICE
The owner of Bubble Bath Car Wash in Torrance said he initially thought they were being robbed when masked agents appeared and chased his employees through restricted business areas.
The owner of Bubble Bath Car Wash in Torrance said he initially thought they were being robbed when masked agents appeared and chased his employees through restricted business areas.
Niece of man detained by ICE pleas for answers
Emily said her uncle was detained and taken by ICE at a Torrance car wash on June 22.
Emily said her uncle was detained and taken by ICE at a Torrance car wash on June 22.
Wife of man 'taken by ICE' speaks out
She said he was going to work to support his family when he was detained by ICE on June 17.
She said he was going to work to support his family when he was detained by ICE on June 17.
Record travel expected for 4th of July 2025
Holiday travel has started heating up.
Holiday travel has started heating up.
LA, OC & Inland Empire unite in ACLU suit against federal raids
Anni Lai from the Immigrant and Racial Justice Solidarity Clinic at UC Irvine School of Law says the federal government has failed to uphold its constitutional obligations ? and that this lawsuit is about holding them accountable.
Anni Lai from the Immigrant and Racial Justice Solidarity Clinic at UC Irvine School of Law says the federal government has failed to uphold its constitutional obligations ? and that this lawsuit is about holding them accountable.
5-year-old girl on Disney Dream lost balance, fell through cruise ship porthole, sheriff says
A 5-year-old girl who fell overboard the Disney Dream cruise ship last weekend lost her balance on a railing and fell backwards through an open porthole and into the ocean below, according to the Broward County Sheriff's Office.
A 5-year-old girl who fell overboard the Disney Dream cruise ship last weekend lost her balance on a railing and fell backwards through an open porthole and into the ocean below, according to the Broward County Sheriff's Office.
Lawsuit: Feds illegally targeted SoCal
New The ACLU of Southern California has filed a major federal lawsuit, accusing the U.S. government of unlawfully targeting communities across Los Angeles and six surrounding counties.
New The ACLU of Southern California has filed a major federal lawsuit, accusing the U.S. government of unlawfully targeting communities across Los Angeles and six surrounding counties.
4th of July getaway begins
The 4th of July holiday getaway is in full swing.
The 4th of July holiday getaway is in full swing.
2 hospitalized after CHP patrol car slams into tree
Two people, including a CHP officer, were hospitalized following a solo-vehicle crash in Culver City.
Two people, including a CHP officer, were hospitalized following a solo-vehicle crash in Culver City.
Diddy pumps his fist, courtroom cheers after verdict read
After the judge left the courtroom, Sean "Diddy" Combs knelt down, arms on the chair in front of him.
After the judge left the courtroom, Sean "Diddy" Combs knelt down, arms on the chair in front of him.
What is the Mann Act? What Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs was found guilty of
The guilty charge for Sean "Diddy" Combs involve a felony violation of the federal Mann Act. Here’s what to know about the law, the verdict and his sentencing.
The guilty charge for Sean "Diddy" Combs involve a felony violation of the federal Mann Act. Here’s what to know about the law, the verdict and his sentencing.
2 hurt after CHP car slams into tree
A CHP cruiser was involved in a horrific crash in Culver City.
A CHP cruiser was involved in a horrific crash in Culver City.
Lanes closed on SB 405 Freeway
The southbound lanes of the 405 Freeway were closed following a crash near Brentwood.
The southbound lanes of the 405 Freeway were closed following a crash near Brentwood.
Diddy trial verdict: How many years is he facing?
The jury in Sean "Diddy" Combs’ sex trafficking trial reached a verdict on Wednesday. The hip-hop mogul could now face several years in prison, at a minimum.
The jury in Sean "Diddy" Combs’ sex trafficking trial reached a verdict on Wednesday. The hip-hop mogul could now face several years in prison, at a minimum.