For abuse survivors like Juana Padilla, nonprofit organizations can be a lifeline amid heightened threats of federal enforcement actions which sometimes lead to deportation. Padilla, a woman who suffered domestic abuse in Southern California, told a recent American Community Media (ACoM) panel that the Survivor Justice Center in Los Angeles helped her get protection for … Domestic violence survivors face new barriers
California’s universities and colleges are the front lines for migrant students who seek support and a pathway to higher education. Higher education institutions tout California’s Dream Act Application (CADAA) as a lifeline — as pressure grows to protect immigrants in California amid a sweeping and forceful immigration crackdown. In a recent briefing hosted by American … Dream Act offers students path to education
Chico Unified officials say more than $80 million in taxpayer-approved funds is getting used to address long-known problems at aging schools. The district is updating or rebuilding most elementary schools, two middle schools and, eventually, both high schools. Several elementary schools are getting new transitional kindergarten classrooms to prepare for the launch of a new … Chico Unified uses bond money to rebuild
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has given new life to a lawsuit against Chico Unified School District that was filed in response to its policy that shaped the handling of a gender identity case. The higher court in April said that U.S. Eastern District Court Judge John Mendez erred in dismissing a lawsuit filed … Appellate court revives gender identity lawsuit
Immigrant advocacy organizations are racing to block the Trump Administration’s attempts to enforce the campaign promise of “mass deportations” that could potentially affect millions of people. But in the North State, many people live far away from immigration attorneys who could help them with their existing cases or new threats from ICE, said Chico attorney … Race is on to protect legal immigrants living in the United States
Chico’s Stonewall Alliance is pushing back against nationwide anti-trans rhetoric by bringing together allies and LGBTQ people to stand by their trans neighbors, culminating with a rally Sunday. The nonprofit organization, which provides resources to LGBTQ people and their families, organized special programming throughout the last week of March, such as workshops and training sessions. … Stonewall Alliance of Chico encourages allyship