California Immigrant Policy Center
We uphold the humanity of immigrant communities in California by transforming systems to achieve racial, social, and economic justice.
- Yesterday, LA City Councilmember Hernandez hosted a press conference to demand a 2026 City budget that reflects the people's priorities. Our Deputy Director Shiu-Ming Cheer spoke to urge the City to increase funding for immigration legal services:
- The passage of the federal reconciliation bill (H.R. 1) and the new California state budget will significantly change the eligibility rules for vital programs like CalFresh, tax credits, and others. Join us for a webinar to learn how these changes will impact our immigrant communities.
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- GOOD NEWS! We’ve extended the early-bird deadline for our Immigrant Day of Action Conference and Advocacy Day!! 🎉 🎉 🎉 Register TODAY and don’t miss out on discounted tickets for our biggest event of the year. Learn more and register 👉 bit.ly/4iFgieI
- Honoring Black history means standing with Black immigrants and Black communities everywhere. This Black History Month, and always, we stand in solidarity with the Black community and all of the Black immigrants fighting for equity, justice and inclusion. #BlackHistoryMonth
- Earlier today, we, together with Food4All coalition members and Asm. Celeste Rodriguez, hosted a press conference to urge @governor.ca.gov and the state legislature to adopt a state budget that ensures food assistance for all Californians, regardless of immigration status.
- ¿Sabe qué esperar durante el Día de Acción del Inmigrante? Únase para nuestra orientación y sesión de preguntas y respuestas de una hora. Compartiremos información importante y contestaremos sus preguntas sobre cómo registrarse a costo reducido, registraciones grupales, y mucho más.
- Thank you, Assemblymember Matt Haney for authoring AB 1633, the first-in-the-nation legislation would tax for-profit companies operating private detention facilities In California and reinvest in services for immigrant communities. We are proud to sponsor this bill.
- No Californian should experience hunger – no matter their age or where they were born. The #Food4All coalition will at the LA Food Bank to respond to @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social‘s proposed state budget. Tune into the livestreams @nourishcalifornia (IG) or @caimmigrant (FB) on Thursday at 10 AM!
- Don’t miss out! Early bird registration for our Immigrant Day of Action conference and advocacy day is now open! Secure your spot and save! bit.ly/4iFgieI
- Wondering what to expect during Immigrant Day of Action? Join us for a one-hour orientation and Q+A webinar. We will share important information and answer your questions on how to register at a discounted price, how to register as a group and so much more. Don’t miss it! Register: bit.ly/49vP4UU
- The Trump Administration has gutted health care programs such as Medicaid that are a lifeline for our immigrant community in California - all to fund billionaire tax breaks and ICE. Join us and National Nurses United for a rally as we fight back against this attack on our community.
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. called on us to speak out against injustice and he continues to inspire us today to fight for a California that welcomes and includes everyone. On #MLKDay, we honor his vision and legacy by recommitting to build a more inclusive society.
- Early-bird pricing for our Immigrant Day of Action conference and advocacy day in April ends soon! Don't miss your chance to attend our biggest event of the year at the best rate. Register today! ⬇️ bit.ly/4iFgieI
- Earlier this week, over 300 people attended the “Labor Against ICE” panel discussion at UC Santa Cruz where workers learned how they can protect each other from ICE. It was great to meet so many of you!!
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- "We must protect health care, we must protect food assistance, and we must protect due process and keep families together by increasing funding for deportation defense in the budget and making it permanent." - our Executive Director Masih Fouladi. bit.ly/49qCB4V
- Learn what Governor Newsom’s budget proposal means for Californians, including immigrant communities, and how you can advocate for change during this webinar hosted by @calbudgetcenter.org TOMORROW at 10 AM. Register ➡️ bit.ly/3LPb7N8
- TODAY: If you are in Santa Maria, don't miss this this solidarity march to demand ICE out of the 805
- Today at the State Capitol, we were joined by @asmlizortega.bsky.social, @asmmiabonta.bsky.social, immigrant rights advocates, and community members to spotlight how Governor Gavin Newsom’s January budget proposal impacts California’s immigrant communities. Thank you everyone who joined us!
- “We are not going to be quiet. We are not going to be intimidated, and we are not going to bow down to the wishes of Supervisors who decide to villainize communities who are just looking out for each other,” said Sukaina Hussain, our Deputy Director of Strategic Initiatives. bit.ly/49kXq1A
- Last year, the California legislature passed Senator Eloise Gómez Reyes’ bill SB 294, which requires employers to provide employees with information about their labor rights and constitutional rights when they interact with ICE. The bill goes into effect February 1st.
- BTS: Our Executive Director Masih Fouladi is interviewed for Season 2 of "America Out of the Box," hosted by Palestinian-American comedian and academic Amer Zahr! Stay tuned for the full episode.
- 📅 Mark your calendar and grab your early bird ticket now! Join us for our Immigrant Day of Action conference and advocacy day in April. Register today! bit.ly/4iFgieI
- Governor Gavin Newsom has unveiled his budget proposal for the fiscal year 2026-27. “While the Governor’s proposed budget preserves some critical investments, it does not fully protect immigrant communities,” said our Executive Director Masih Fouladi. Full statement: bit.ly/49qCchp
- Our Executive Director Masih Fouladi was quoted by the LA Times condemning the tragic killings of people shot and killed by ICE agents. bit.ly/4syalol
- We strongly condemn the actions ICE agents took in Minneapolis today and we affirm our solidarity with the people and the families of those who have been killed or injured by local, state and federal law enforcement. This agency must stop terrorizing our communities. Full statement: bit.ly/454Nd6W
- New year. Same unwavering commitment to immigrant rights. Happy New Year from all of us at the California Immigrant Policy Center! 🎉
- When we support immigrant communities, we make California stronger for everyone. Join us in empowering, protecting, and driving positive change—your donation makes a difference! bit.ly/49KWTGV
- Ready to learn and connect with other immigration advocates? Get your early bird ticket for our Immigrant Day of Action conference and advocacy day in April - today! bit.ly/4iFgieI
- Merry Christmas from all of us at the California Immigrant Policy Center! 🎄
- Our Immigrant Day of Action conference and advocacy day is our biggest event the year! Help shape what it will look like by submitting your proposal for a breakout session using our simple form ⬇️ bit.ly/3K3frru
- Happy Holidays from all of us at the California Immigrant Policy Center! Thank you for your continuous support all year long!
- When we uplift immigrant communes, we uplift all of California. Help us build power, defend rights, and create lasting change. Donate to our organization today! bit.ly/49KWTGV
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- Earlier today, our Deputy Director Shiu-Ming Cheer spoke at a virtual press conference hosted by Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell to raise awareness about the upcoming January 2026 MediCal enrollment freeze for undocumented adults and to share resources about ongoing Medi-Cal changes
- Don’t miss out! Early bird registration for our Immigrant Day of Action conference and advocacy day is now open! 🦋 Secure your spot and save! bit.ly/4iFgieI
- Yesterday, Edgar Ortiz, our Supervisory Policy Manager, Economic Justice, joined @calbudgetcenter.org for a great panel on what to expect from the 2026 California state budget and how communities can stay in engaged in the budget process.
