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LA Mayor Eric Garcetti releases video directed at illegal immigrants amid ICE raids: 'We are in this together'

July 14, 2019

LA Mayor Eric Garcetti releases video directed at illegal immigrants amid ICE raids: 'We are in this together'

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti released a Twitter video Saturday explaining why he and the city's government won't be cooperating with federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents as they carry out raids nationwide.

California becomes 1st state to give taxpayer-funded health benefits to illegal immigrants

July 9, 2019

California becomes 1st state to give taxpayer-funded health benefits to illegal immigrants

Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-Calif., signed a bill into law on Tuesday making young illegal immigrants eligible for the Medicaid program in California, making it the first state to offer such taxpayer-funded health benefits to low-income adults age 25 and younger regardless of their immigration status.

Cuomo signs legislation outlawing 'gay panic' defense in NY

June 30, 2019

Cuomo signs legislation outlawing 'gay panic' defense in NY

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed legislation that would bar people who attack or kill a gay person from arguing they panicked over their victim's sexuality.

Upstate New York clerk ‘will not be granting drivers’ licenses to illegal immigrants,’ contrary to new law: report

June 18, 2019

Upstate New York clerk ‘will not be granting drivers’ licenses to illegal immigrants,’ contrary to new law: report

An upstate New York clerk is criticizing a bill which allows undocumented immigrants to apply for drivers’ licenses, saying he “will not be granting drivers’ licenses to illegal immigrants.”

Texas governor signs controversial 'Save Chick-fil-A' bill into law

June 12, 2019

Texas governor signs controversial 'Save Chick-fil-A' bill into law

Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Monday signed the so-called “Save Chick-fil-A” bill into law, a new provision that supporters say defends the fast-food restaurant and protects religious freedoms. Opponents have argued it discriminates against the LGBT community.

Ohio lawmaker pushes bill to require schools to name a valedictorian

June 11, 2019

Ohio lawmaker pushes bill to require schools to name a valedictorian

An Ohio lawmaker introduced a bill on Monday that would require public high schools to name a valedictorian, in response to one school's decision to abolish singling out top grade earners in graduating classes.

Watch: Jon Stewart calls out lawmakers over 9/11 victims' compensation fund in emotional House testimony

June 11, 2019

Watch: Jon Stewart calls out lawmakers over 9/11 victims' compensation fund in emotional House testimony

Comedian Jon Stewart tore into members of Congress Tuesday for failing to ensure that a victims' compensation fund set up after the 9/11 attacks won't run out of money -- and for skipping a hearing devoted to that very crisis.

Missouri's only abortion clinic can remain open for now, judge rules

June 10, 2019

Missouri's only abortion clinic can remain open for now, judge rules

A judge in St. Louis has issued another order allowing Missouri's only abortion clinic to continue operating.

California Dems agree to full health benefits for many low-income illegal immigrants, in swipe at Trump

June 9, 2019

California Dems agree to full health benefits for many low-income illegal immigrants, in swipe at Trump

In a stance to distance itself from President Trump’s administration, California is set to become the first state in the country to pay for tens of thousands of illegal immigrants to have full health benefits.

Texas lawmakers approve gun storage safety program, setting up political test for governor

May 27, 2019

Texas lawmakers approve gun storage safety program, setting up political test for governor

A Texas gun storage safety measure added to a massive spending bill sets up a political test for Gov. Greg Abbott, The Associated Press reported.