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Charlie Beck: Local police shouldn't do jobs of federal immigration officers
LA police chief Charlie Beck says he supports a bill that would prevent California law enforcement from carrying out immigration laws. This comes at a time when the White House has threatened to cut federal funding for so-called sanctuary cities and states, possibly affecting Los Angeles.
By Madeleine Brand • • 51m ListenPhoto: Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and LAPD Chief Charlie Beck discuss 2013 crime statistics for the city of Los Angeles, 13 January, 2013. (Courtesy of Scott L)
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5 storiesWhat California Democrats and Republicans can learn from the Georgia special election
Republican Karen Handel won yesterday’s election in Georgia. It was the closest race in the GOP-held district in nearly 40 years. If Democrats weren’t already looking to the 2018 mid-terms to reclaim losses in last year’s election, they are now. Tuesday, a new super PAC called Fight Back California launched.
Read the story8 minLAPD chief Charlie Beck why police shouldn't enforce immigration laws
A bill making its way through the legislature would make all of California a sanctuary state. That bill has divided the state’s law enforcement community. This week, LA police chief Charlie Beck came out in favor of it.
Read the story8 minPort truckers are modern day indentured servants, investigation suggests
Truckers who work the ports in LA and Long Beach went on strike this week. Some port truckers regularly work 20-hour days for little pay -- one man made just 67 cents a week. They must finance their own trucks. If they miss payments, they can lose the truck and money they’ve paid into it.
Read the story10 minHow being a Muslim woman helps Souad Mekhennet report on terrorism
Souad Mekhennet has dedicated her life to understanding people who commit terrorist acts. She’s interviewed some of western society’s most wanted men, including members of Al Qaeda, the Taliban, and the leader of ISIS’ hostage program.
Read the story19 minWhy do people care so much about avocado toast?
The Instagram-famous brunch snack is still a big selling point for chefs. Restaurants are adding speciality toppings like pickled shallots and tomato confit to give their avocado toast an edge. And there’s no shortage of cultural backlash. Avocado toast has come to symbolize everything from millennial hipster culture to gentrification.
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