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Swing Left holds picnic following march against ‘no tolerance’ policy

Santa Clarita residents, activists, immigrants and local politicians Saturday marched to City Hall, protesting the White House’s use of a “zero tolerance” policy that separated undocumented immigrant children from their parents at the border.

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Read more about the article Districts work to address policy for immigrants
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Districts work to address policy for immigrants

Santa Clarita Valley schools are crafting policies to comply with a state mandate requiring school districts to address the treatment of illegal immigrants and their families. In accordance with Assembly…

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Read more about the article California gives schools direction to respond to immigration enforcement
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California gives schools direction to respond to immigration enforcement

By July 2018, school districts throughout California are required to adopt policies that protect the rights of nearly 250,000 undocumented children ages 3-17 in California’s public schools. These policy additions…

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Read more about the article Fear of deportation leads to decline in Domestic Violence Center visits
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Fear of deportation leads to decline in Domestic Violence Center visits

For some local victims of domestic violence, leaving their home is a seen as a lose-lose situation. The Domestic Violence Center has seen a decrease in numbers over the past…

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Read more about the article Newhall District considers resolution about immigrant students, parents
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Newhall District considers resolution about immigrant students, parents

The Newhall School District Governing Board is expected to begin discussions about a possible resolution to reaffirm students’ rights regarding education and immigration status at its regular meeting Tuesday night.…

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