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A student walks past a tip sheet for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients who fear deportation that is taped to a window on the University of California, Berkeley campus in Berkeley, Calif., Sept. 7, 2017.

California Bill Protecting Immigrants Gets Assembly OK

California's "sanctuary state" bill that would limit police cooperation with federal immigration authorities cleared a major hurdle Friday when it was approved by the state Assembly.

Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Vista) talks to a crowd of 200 supporters and critics outside of his North County office, Feb. 21, 2017.

Issa Refunds Campaign Donations Now That He Won’t Seek Re-Election

Now that he’s not running for re-election, Rep. Darrell Issa has refunded nearly $180,000 in donations, including a contribution from Koch Industries.

Florida Gov. Rick Scott joined a January event on the ongoing relief efforts for those affected by Hurricane Maria in Florida and Puerto Rico. With a growing bloc of voters from the island in Florida, the Republican Scott and Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson have been attacking each other over the issue of relief efforts in Puerto Rico in their high-stakes Senate campaign.

At Issue In Florida Senate Campaign: Who's Fighting For Puerto Rico?

Florida has a growing bloc of Puerto Rican voters in the wake of Hurricane Maria. Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson and his main challenger, GOP Gov. Rick Scott, are fighting over recovery efforts.

Workmen clear snow in front of the U.S. Supreme Court earlier this month.

Unlike Much Of The Rest Of Washington, The Supreme Court Is No Snowflake

While the snow accumulated outside, the Supreme Court was in session Wednesday. Historically, the justices are no flakes when it comes to snow.

Consumers Hunting For Health Insurance Find High Prices — And Some Great Deals

Shop around. That's the advice of health insurance navigators for people seeking health policies on the Affordable Care Act's state and federal exchanges. Premiums have climbed but so have subsidies.

A voter is shown in the San Diego County Registrar of Voters Office in Kearny Mesa on June 4, 2018.

Election Monitor Asks Public To Report Any Instances Of Voter Fraud Or Intimidation

The U.S. Department of Justice has assigned monitors to investigate claims, which can include voter intimidation, voter suppression, ineligible voters voting and bribing voters. Voters are asked to report anything that prevents them from exercising their right to vote.

Members of the San Diego Rapid Response Network gather outside a church on Boston Avenue, Nov. 11, 2018.

San Diego Rapid Response Network Offers To House People Seeking Asylum, Help With Legal Fees

After U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement stopped reviewing release plans for families who cross the U.S.-Mexico border, local human rights groups are stepping up.

San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer gestures during his fifth State of the City address, Jan. 15, 2019.

Mayor Faulconer Proposes Ambitious Housing Plan For 2019

In his fifth State of the City address, San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer announced plans to eliminate height and density restrictions on new homebuilding.

Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross listens to President Trump at the White House in March. Ross' decision to add a question about U.S. citizenship status to the 2020 census sparked six lawsuits from dozens of states, cities and other groups that want the question removed.

How The 2020 Census Citizenship Question Ended Up In Court

The Trump administration added a question about U.S. citizenship status that could undermine the quality of 2020 census information. Dozens of states and cities are suing to get the question removed.

Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh had some sharp questions about partisan gerrymandering, as the court heard arguments on it Tuesday.

Kavanaugh Seems Conflicted On Partisan Gerrymandering At Supreme Court Arguments

The court once again appeared divided on whether redistricting could be done on the basis of politics. The court's newest justice seemed to be at least open to considering it as a problem.

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