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Gov. Brown and the "Year of the Immigrant" in California
Governor Brown says, “While Washington waffles on immigration, California’s forging ahead." He has signed 8 new bills to make life easier for the undocumented.
Governor Brown says, “While Washington waffles on immigration, California’s forging ahead." He has signed 8 new bills to make life easier for the undocumented. One new perk: driver’s licenses. But what about fraud? How will they identify themselves and prove residency? Will their licenses comply with federal law? Will there be an impact on the cost of auto insurance? Plus, we hear a story of an unusual entertainer from Pershing Square in downtown Los Angeles who wants to get behind the camera.
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2 storiesGov. Jerry Brown Signs The Trust Act, Other New Laws
Immigrants’ rights activists are showering praise on Governor Brown for 8 new laws he signed into effect this weekend, including the Trust Act. It prohibits local law enforcement from placing 48 hour holds on undocumented immigrants when they’re been picked up for minor offenses. Last Thursday at LA City Hall, the Governor ended a…
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Lots of entertainers want to get behind the camera, but KCRW’s Lisa Napoli found one who’s different from all the rest.
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