Immigration advocates scored a victory this week as a judge blocked federal officials from detaining without a court hearing a Bay Area activist previously convicted of a violent crime.

A Gallup poll shows that fewer Americans than in June 2024 back strict border enforcement measures, and more now favor offering undocumented immigrants pathways to citizenship.

A bill seeking to ban law enforcement from wearing certain masks and face coverings passed a critical hurdle in the State Capitol this week, clearing the Assembly Public Safety Committee. Democratic Senator Scott Wiener of San Francisco unveiled Senate Bill 627 last month in response to some federal tactics for immigration raids around the state.

California will continue to have immigration raids seen across Los Angeles and recently in Sacramento, as state and federal leaders clash over California's sanctuary state law.

The Trump administration is defending its immigration enforcement methods amidst legal challenges and public criticism. The Department of Homeland Security plans to appeal a federal ruling against using racial profiling in detentions.

The California Attorney General’s Office countered that the Trump administration “cannot bully our local law enforcement into breaking the law.”

Here’s a look at the political headlines surrounding Newsom this week, from federal lawsuits to 2028 presidential buzz.

A court ruling Friday orders a halt to a chaotic and relentless 36-day immigration crackdown that’s upended life across Southern California.

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to stop indiscriminate immigration stops and arrests in California, citing concerns over tactics used against immigrants. The ruling represents a significant check on federal immigration authority within the state,

Huntington Beach has a new high-profile ally in its ongoing battles against the state — Stephen Miller, the White House deputy chief of staff to President Donald Trump.

A federal judge on Thursday issued a temporary restraining order providing protections for journalists covering protests in Los Angeles after reporters alleged law enforcement mistreated them