Immigration & the Border https://www.latimes.com/topic/immigration Immigration & the Border en-US Sat, 19 Apr 2025 10:00:50 GMT Celebrating suffragists and trying to disenfranchise women? That takes some cognitive dissonance https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2025-04-19/save-act-women-immigrants-disenfranchise The SAVE Act, meant to suppress voting, perpetuates debunked anti-immigrant myths. Sat, 19 Apr 2025 10:00:50 GMT https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2025-04-19/save-act-women-immigrants-disenfranchise Trump's cruelty to migrants reminds us what Easter is about https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-19/trumps-cruelty-to-migrants-reminds-us-what-easter-is-about Easter is supposed to be a happy time, but all I can think of is the people who persecuted Jesus. At a time when Christians are called upon to embrace Jesus’ message of love and charity, our president continues to revel in a cruelty that’s, well, biblical. Sat, 19 Apr 2025 10:00:06 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-19/trumps-cruelty-to-migrants-reminds-us-what-easter-is-about Supreme Court temporarily halts more Venezuelan detainee removals under Alien Enemies Act https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-18/venezuelans Lawyers for Venezuelan detainees said they were poised for removal presumably to an El Salvadoran prison. Sat, 19 Apr 2025 02:40:04 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-18/venezuelans Outraged senators urge DHS to end ‘welfare checks’ following unannounced L.A. school visits https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-18/california-senators-outraged-dhs-agents-visit-lausd-unannounced Sens. Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) demand Homeland Security Investigations provide more answers after meeting with officials over the LAUSD incident. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 23:03:07 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-18/california-senators-outraged-dhs-agents-visit-lausd-unannounced Legal group sues Costa Rica alleging the rights of 81 children deported by Trump were violated https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-04-18/legal-group-sues-costa-rica-alleging-the-rights-of-81-children-deported-by-trump-were-violated The children, some as young as 2, are part of a group of hundreds of migrants from mostly Asian countries — Afghanistan, China, Russia and others. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 21:54:45 GMT https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-04-18/legal-group-sues-costa-rica-alleging-the-rights-of-81-children-deported-by-trump-were-violated Despite pressure from courts, Trump vows to keep Abrego Garcia from returning to U.S. https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2025-04-18/despite-pressure-from-courts-trump-vows-to-keep-abrego-garcia-from-returning-to-u-s Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) met with Kilmar Abrego Garcia on Thursday in San Salvador. President Trump calls the Maryland resident a 'very violent person.' Fri, 18 Apr 2025 21:04:04 GMT https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2025-04-18/despite-pressure-from-courts-trump-vows-to-keep-abrego-garcia-from-returning-to-u-s Abrego Garcia told visiting U.S. senator he was no longer being held at notorious Salvadoran prison https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-04-18/maryland-sen-van-hollen-meets-with-abrego-garcia-in-el-salvador-amid-court-fight-over-u-s-return The senator held an airport press conference after returning to the Washington area from El Salvador. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 17:03:10 GMT https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-04-18/maryland-sen-van-hollen-meets-with-abrego-garcia-in-el-salvador-amid-court-fight-over-u-s-return Slaying of 13-year-old boy devastates L.A. immigrant community: 'We can't trust anyone' https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-18/teen-slaying-devastates-l-a-immigrant-community The killing of a 13-year-old boy and criminal charges against his trusted soccer coach have profoundly shaken this Latin American immigrant community in Los Angeles. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 10:00:44 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-18/teen-slaying-devastates-l-a-immigrant-community More immigrants opt to self-deport rather than risk being marched out like criminals https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-18/immigrants-self-deport-rather-than-risk-being-marched-out-like-criminals Even in liberal-leaning California, undocumented immigrants who have worked here for decades are making plans to leave, choosing to depart on their own terms rather than risk being forced out with nothing. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 10:00:34 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-18/immigrants-self-deport-rather-than-risk-being-marched-out-like-criminals Two California Marines who were killed during military exercise in New Mexico are identified https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-17/two-california-marines-killed-during-military-exercise-in-new-mexico The Camp Pendleton-based Marine Corps. 1st Marine Division identified the two deceased servicemen who died in a convoy accident Tuesday in New Mexico as Riverside native Lance Cpl. Albert A. Aguilera and Fresno resident Lance Cpl. Marcelino M. Gamino. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 02:30:44 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-17/two-california-marines-killed-during-military-exercise-in-new-mexico Trump officials' defiance over Abrego Garcia's deportation is 'shocking,' appeals court says https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2025-04-17/trump-officials-defiance-over-abrego-garcias-deportation-is-shocking-appeals-court-says A federal appeals court says it is 'shocking' that The Trump administration claims it can’t do anything to free Kilmar Abrego Garcia from an El Salvador prison and return him to the U.S. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 21:39:19 GMT https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2025-04-17/trump-officials-defiance-over-abrego-garcias-deportation-is-shocking-appeals-court-says Supreme Court will hear Trump's proposed limits on birthright citizenship https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2025-04-17/supreme-court-will-hear-trumps-proposed-limits-on-birthright-citizenship Trump's lawyers have urged the high court to allow a ban on birthright citizenship to take effect in parts of the country. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 19:30:49 GMT https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2025-04-17/supreme-court-will-hear-trumps-proposed-limits-on-birthright-citizenship Clippers-Nuggets playoff preview: Controlling Nikola Jokic key to series https://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/story/2025-04-18/los-angeles-clippers-denver-nuggets-nba-playoff-series-preview Denver's all-world center will be the focus of the Clippers' stingy defense, with 7-foot Ivica Zubac the focal point of their attack. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 22:22:14 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/story/2025-04-18/los-angeles-clippers-denver-nuggets-nba-playoff-series-preview Coachella 2025: Photos of our favorite festival fashion https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2025-04-12/coachella-2025-photos-best-fashion-outfits Finding the perfect Coachella fit is an art. These are some of the best festival outfits we saw on the field at the 2025 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Sat, 12 Apr 2025 20:48:04 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2025-04-12/coachella-2025-photos-best-fashion-outfits I was a suburban lacrosse mom. I was ready to detonate my life and have a Hollywood affair https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2025-04-18/la-affairs-diana-berrent-guthe-after-having-covid-i-was-ready-to-have-a-hollywood-affair At first, I didn’t know a lot about the new man in my life, but what I knew ignited me. And I was willing to risk it all to be with him. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 10:00:35 GMT https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2025-04-18/la-affairs-diana-berrent-guthe-after-having-covid-i-was-ready-to-have-a-hollywood-affair The 30 best fiction books of the last 30 years https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/books/story/2025-04-14/the-30-best-fiction-books-of-the-last-30-years To celebrate the 30th edition of the L.A. Times Festival of Books, we asked authors, editors, critics and scholars to select the 30 best fiction books since the festival was inaugurated. Mon, 14 Apr 2025 10:00:24 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/books/story/2025-04-14/the-30-best-fiction-books-of-the-last-30-years This must be Silver Lake https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/silver-lake-neighborhood-guide-things-to-do With indie art spaces, Modernist architecture and nightlife that thrives on on Sunset Boulevard, meet the hip hillside hub with a renegade spirit. Thu, 19 Oct 2023 10:00:56 GMT https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/silver-lake-neighborhood-guide-things-to-do 'G' and his 'lovely girl': Gene Hackman penned poignant notes to wife amid Alzheimer's battle https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-18/love-letters-gene-hackman-betsy-arakawa-revealed The correspondence of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa was humorous, sad, moving and mundane, offering a glimpse into the couple's private life. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 10:00:37 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-18/love-letters-gene-hackman-betsy-arakawa-revealed The Dodgers sell hot dogs for $7.99. The Diamondbacks sell them for $2.99. Why? https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2025-04-18/the-dodgers-sell-hot-dogs-for-7-99-the-diamondbacks-sell-them-for-2-99-why As ticket prices have soared, a small but growing number of teams in all sports are offering a limited menu of basic concession items at fan-friendly prices. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 11:00:07 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2025-04-18/the-dodgers-sell-hot-dogs-for-7-99-the-diamondbacks-sell-them-for-2-99-why