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Big Win for Dreamers in the Supreme Court

Big Win for Dreamers in the Supreme Court

FromKQED's The California Report


Big Win for Dreamers in the Supreme Court

FromKQED's The California Report

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Length:
10 minutes
Released:
Jun 18, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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Big Win for Dreamers in the Supreme Court

Earlier this morning, the Trump Administration was dealt defeat by the U.S. Supreme Court. In a 5 to 4 decision, the justices rejected the administration’s attempt to get rid of DACA. That’s the program protecting so-called Dreamers, undocumented immigrants who were brought to the U.S. as children. The decision affects about 200,000 people here in California.
Guest: Kevin Johnson, Dean, UC Davis School Of Law

Poway Synagogue Sues Shooter and Gun Manufacturer

Victims of last year’s shooting at a synagogue in the San Diego County community of Poway are now suing the alleged shooter and the gun manufacturer that made the semi-automatic weapons used in the attack. Investigators say the attack was motivated by anti-Semitism.
Reporter: Matt Hoffman, KPBS

Judge Rules in Favor of Emergency Relief for Undocumented Students

A federal judge in San Francisco has ruled that the Trump Administration cannot withhold pandemic-related emergency grants from undocumented college students in California.
Reporter: Tyche Hendricks, KQED

Election Officials in Conservative Counties Weigh in On Mail-In Ballots

This November election every voter in the state will have the option of voting by mail. It’s generally a pretty popular idea in Blue State California, but some Republicans aren’t happy with it. They argue voting by mail could create opportunities for election fraud.
Reporter: Scott Shafer, KQED
Released:
Jun 18, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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KQED's statewide radio news program, providing daily coverage of issues, trends, and public policy decisions affecting California and its diverse population.