Making Sense of the 9th Circuit’s AB 32 Decision
The AB 32 decision is out, and as expected the ruling follows purely political lines, with Trump-appointed Judges coming to the defense of…
IDA sponsors AB 263 (Bonta) – The HOLD Act: Health Oversight and Leadership in Detention Act
Immigrant Defense Advocates will be sponsoring AB 263 – The HOLD Act: The Health Oversight and Leadership in Detention Act with Assemblymember Rob…
Letter to California Health Officials on Immigrant Detention and Vaccine Workgroups
December 16, 2020Governor Gavin Newsom1303 10th Street, Suite 1173Sacramento, CA 95814 Drafting Guidelines WorkgroupCo-Chairperson Oliver Brooks, MD, CMO, Watts Health Care Corporation and…
ICE signs contracts in attempt to circumvent AB 32
In an attempt to undermine the recently passed AB 32, ICE posted awards for multiple detention facilities in California on Friday December 20th.…
California Lawmakers Issue Letter Demanding Oversight of ICE Solicitation
A congressional delegation of California representatives is criticizing the process by which federal immigration officials sought bids for four private immigration detention facilities…