immigration
We asked Long Beach officials your questions about ICE
Police Chief Wally Hebeish refused to denounce the aggressive tactics used by federal immigration enforcement agents.
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Hundreds gather in Downtown Long Beach to protest the killing of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis
The Trump administration was quick to spin a narrative, while Long Beach officials denounced the killing, including Congressman Robert Garcia, who said the federal government cannot be trusted to investigate the shooting.
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‘It’s been a nightmare’: Longtime Long Beach restaurateur detained by ICE
Babblejit 'Bubbly' Kaur, who operated the Belmont Shore restaurant Natraj with her husband, Singh, for more than two decades, was detained on Dec. 1 while attending an appointment for her pending green card application.
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Long Beach Transit apologizes for ICE recruitment ad
The same day it was called out by community members, the agency announced the ad was removed from its buses.
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Federal agents brandish weapons at unarmed witnesses during Signal Hill immigration raid
At least five people were picked up by agents in two separate operations at Home Depot and Best Buy stores, according to advocacy group ÓRALE.
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'It's bullshit': Naples Island Car Wash workers shaken after immigration raid
No workers were detained Monday morning, but the federal actions continue to spread ‘terror’ throughout the community, according to immigration advocates.
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7 more Long Beach car wash workers abducted by federal agents
The raid came less than a day after Long Beach officials announced the cancellation of this year’s Día de los Muertos parade due to fears of immigration enforcement activity.
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2 more Long Beach car wash workers taken during immigration raids
Video shows agents also raided at least one Home Depot location in Signal Hill, but witnesses say no one was detained.
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‘No sleep for ICE’: Protesters descend on Long Beach hotel to make noise
Demonstrators allege upward of 40 federal agents are staying at the Residence Inn while conducting immigration raids throughout the region.
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City, county officials denounce immigration raids at Long Beach car washes
Due to a court order that prohibits raids based on profiling, officials argue the raids were illegal and are seeking legal recourse.
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Federal agents raid 2 Long Beach car washes, videos show
At least nine workers were detained by federal agents, according to advocacy group ÓRALE.
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More than 500 LBUSD students walk out in protest of Trump immigration policies
'My parents fought for my future, so I will fight for theirs,' read one student's sign.
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No, ICE has not raided any Long Beach schools
LBUSD debunked social media rumors that the agency is active within the district, which launched a resources webpage last week ‘in solidarity’ with immigrant students and their families.
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No, las escuela de Long Beach no han sido redadas por la agencia de immigración y control de aduanas (ICE)
Los funcionarios del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Long Beach desmintió los rumores en las redes sociales de que la agencia está activa dentro de las escuelas locales.
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CSULB advises international students to return to U.S. ahead of Trump inauguration
Heading into the winter break, the school’s administration emailed students regarding the uncertainty surrounding the president-elect’s potential immigration policies.