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Deportations in the U.S.: A History of Racism and Exclusion That Repeats Itself
UCLA researchers presented Mapping Deportations, a website that documents more than a century of expulsions in the U.S. Their conclusion is blunt: deportations are not random, but part of a historical system designed to exclude nonwhite communities. For over a century, deportations in the United States have functioned as a tool of racial and…
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ICE Raids Create a Climate of Fear Silencing Immigrant Survivors of Domestic Violence
Immigration raids and new federal restrictions have fueled a climate of fear that silences immigrant survivors of domestic violence. Experts and advocates warn that rollbacks in humanitarian visas, asylum, and funding threaten not only the safety of survivors but also that of entire communities. The consequences of U.S. immigration policies continue to put vulnerable…
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Up to 3.4 Million Californians at Risk of Losing Medi-Cal Due to Federal and State Changes
New work requirements, more frequent renewals, and premiums for undocumented immigrants will reshape the program between 2026 and 2028. State officials urge calm and emphasize that pregnant women and minors will remain protected. The health of millions of people is once again at risk in the United States. New federal demands and budget adjustments…
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NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY FOR PUBLIC REVIEW AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Substantial Amendment to the FY 2020-2021 Annual Action Plan Community Development Block Grant Cares (CDBG-CV) Act Funds: In 2020 the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed by the President of the United States. The Act made $5 billion of supplemental federal funding available nationwide to address the impacts of the…
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CITY OF SANTA ROSABOARD VACANCIES
The Santa Rosa City Council is seeking volunteers interested in serving on the following Boards. For an application or more information, call (707) 543-4704, or visit the City’s website at srcity.org/boards . Applicants must be residents of the City of Santa Rosa. CIUDAD DE SANTA ROSA: VACANTES EN LAS JUNTAS El Ayuntamiento de Santa…
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The New “Surveillance Tower” in the U.S.: Data Leaks, Social Media, and Violations of Privacy Rights
What began as a strategy to combat fraud and irregular migration now threatens to become a system of mass control that reaches the entire U.S. population. And it’s only just beginning. Reality seems to outpace fiction in the United States. Donald Trump’s government decided to expand digital surveillance to combat fraud, curb crime, and…
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PUBLIC NOTICE
The Sonoma County Community Development Commission (Commission) will be accepting funding applications from eligible applicants for Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) funds. These funds are available for affordable rental and or ownership housing located in Sonoma County outside of the city limits of Santa Rosa and Petaluma. These funds are available to eligible nonprofit…
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The Battle Over Redistricting Divides the United States
The new congressional maps pushed by Texas and California have ignited a confrontation that could redefine political representation and the weight of minority communities in the midterm elections. The issue was discussed at a conference organized by American Community Media with the participation of various experts. The fight over the redistricting of congressional districts…
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Trump’s Tariff War: U.S. Small Businesses and Consumers in Critical Condition
On April 2, the President of the United States declared it “Liberation Day” and signed Executive Order 14257, which increases import taxes on several countries. The measure is already affecting consumers, small businesses, and strategic partners such as China, India, Brazil, and Mexico. On a briefing held by American Community Media by American Community…
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La SRPD arresta a guardia de seguridad local por agresión y solicita ayuda para identificar posibles víctimas adicionales
Una mujer denunció haber sido agredida sexualmente por un hombre que se hizo pasar por policía y la amenazó con llamar a ICE. Tras dos días de investigación, las autoridades arrestaron al sospechoso y buscan identificar posibles víctimas adicionales. A principios de agosto de 2025, una mujer adulta acudió al Departamento de Policía de…
