Immigration in California

State Fact Sheets:

• New Americans in California:  The Political and Economic Power of Latinos, Asians, and Immigrants in the Golden State
• California:  Immigrant Entrepreneurs, Innovation, and Welcoming Initiatives in the Golden State

District-by-District Profiles:

• California District 10 - Representative Jeff Denham
• California District 17 - Representative Mike Honda 
• California District 19 - Representative Zoe Lofgren
• California District 21 - Representative David Valadao
• California District 23 - Representative Kevin McCarthy 
• California District 27 - Representative Judy Chu
• California District 37 - Representative Karen Bass
• California District 49 - Representative Darrell Issa
• California District 51 - Representative Juan Vargas

For Congressional districts in other states, visit our District-by-District page.

Fact Sheets and Reports:

• The Impact of E-Verify on California's Economy (IPC Fact Check, July 2011)
• Revitalizing the Golden State:  What Legalization Over Deportation Could Mean to California and Los Angeles County (IPC Special Report, April 2011)
• The Lasting Impact of Mendez v. Westminster in the Struggle for Desegregation (IPC Special Report, March 2010)
• Creating Common Ground:  California's Strategies for Integrating Newcomers (IPC Special Report, October 2002)

Blog Posts:

• California Governor Signs Sweeping Immigration Reforms into Law (October 2013)
• The California Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Speaks to the Need for Wise Immigration Reform (October 2013)
• States Drive Positive Change on Immigration While House Is Stuck in Low Gear (September 2013)
• Why is the Obama Administration Arguing that Undocumented Immigrants Should Not Practice Law? (September 2013)
• How States And Local Economies Benefit From Immigrants (July 2013)
• TRUST Act Makes Progress in California (July 2013)
• Guidance on ICE Detainers Sends Ripples Through California (December 2012)
• Will the Third Time Be the Charm for the TRUST Act in California? (December 2012) 
• California Passes Groundbreaking Legislation to Prevent “Shattered Families” (October 2012)
• California Governor Vetoes TRUST Act (October 2012)
• Busting Myths About the California TRUST Act (September 2012)
• California TRUST Act Awaits Governor’s Signature (August 2012) 
• Courts Weigh Issuance of Law Licenses to Undocumented Attorneys (August 2012)
• California DREAMers Exhibit High Levels of Civic Participation, Yet Face Significant Hardships (July 2012)
• In California, TRUST Act One Step Closer to Becoming Law (July 2012) 
• In California, Lawmakers Mount New Challenge to Secure Communities (May 2012)

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