California now has eight ICE detention centers. Two opened since President Trump took office in 2025, with both operating in former state prisons.
California Republicans are invoking Nick Shirley as they fight a bill that would extend privacy protections to people who work with immigrants.
California’s DMV is sharing data about 1 million unauthorized immigrants so its driver licenses will still be accepted at airports.
Asylum seekers pay much more in college tuition and are often excluded from financial aid as their immigration cases last for years.
California Republicans are defending their legislative gains in this year’s election; Democrats tie them to Trump’s unpopularity in 2026
Tom Steyer’s brother Jim runs Common Sense Media, a tech watchdog. If Tom wins California’s election in 2026, Big Tech fears stricter AI rules
Six candidates compete for California state treasurer. The election pits Lt. Gov. Kounalakis against Sen. Caballero in a Democratic showdown.
Katie Porter’s bid for California governor in the 2026 election stalled after viral outbursts. Experts say female candidates face a higher bar
California’s Latino voters are showing signs of moving away from Donald Trump after helping drive
In 2020, Gov. Gavin Newsom started a $3 billion program to get homeless Californians off the street and into hotels. Records show the results.