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National Guard Deployed in Los Angeles Amid Immigration Protests

President Donald Trump bypassed California Governor Gavin Newsom as he deployed the National Guard to Los Angeles.

In Mexico, an End to Hugs

Organized crime in Mexico is fueling pressure on the country's new president amid threats from president-elect Trump for a more aggressive posture.

Trump Says He Will Deport Families with American Children

President-elect Donald Trump says he would deport the American children of undocumented immigrants to "keep families together."

More Voter Participation Could Lead to Less Hate

A three-day festival in Santa Barbara tried to encourage residents to participate in the elections and to report hate crimes, amid live music, art workshops, and crafts.

Undocumented Victims of Labor Abuse Find Relief in New Federal Program

Hundreds of undocumented immigrants in LA are benefiting from a new federal program that shields victims of labor abuse from deportation

What Will Kamala Harris Say in Her Acceptance Speech Tonight?

By Jesus Garcia/La Opinion CHICAGO, Illinois — Vice President Kamala Harris will focus her presidential acceptance speech tonight, Aug. 22, on three axes: her history,...

Escuela en Westlake reemplaza asfalto con zonas verdes y todos se benefician

La Opinión | Líderes señalan que la escuela se conocerá por sus espacios verdes, que se integran en la enseñanza, y se convierte en ejemplo para otros planteles en LA.

’It’s Not What We Expected’ Say Latinos of Biden’s New Plans to Protect Undocumented Immigrants

The President sees himself in trouble with his traditional base of supporters and is trying to win them back, say critics.

Should You Cancel Your Cruise as Deadly Hantavirus Emerges?

The deadly hantavirus is making news headlines as 3 cruise ship passengers died last month. But hantavirus will not rise to pandemic levels, says UCSF infectious diseases specialist Dr. Peter Chin-Hong.

New Green Card Processing Rules Create Fear and Chaos in Immigrant Communities

Just Live | A new USCIS policy requires many green card applicants to complete the process abroad, raising concerns over reentry bans, family separation, legal challenges, and uncertainty for immigrant communities nationwide.

‘Not a World Cup for the World’: Rights Advocates Sound Alarm Ahead of Tournament

With the FIFA World Cup to open June 11, civil advocates warn the tournament risks becoming a backdrop for serious rights violations on American soil.

SNAP Cuts Threaten Food Security in Vulnerable Communities, New Data Show

Black, Latino, and Native American households face greater food uncertainty than the population at large, according to data from the Congressional District Health Dashboard.