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End of 2025 Legislative Session: How Did We Fare?
The 2025-26 California State Budget has officially passed the legislature! On Sunday, Governor Newsom hit his deadline for signing – or vetoing – California bills, bringing the 2025-26 legislative cycle to a close. In this update, the CFJ Policy Team breaks down what that means for the racial justice & youth power bills on our…
Read More ...California Budget Protects Schools, Not People: Communities Left Vulnerable Amid ICE Raids
The 2025-26 California State Budget has officially passed the legislature! We need bold, values-driven leadership in California, which has never been more urgent. We are living in the wake of recent ICE raids and the deployment of 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines in Los Angeles, which have deeply unsettled immigrant children, students, and…
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