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California Immigrant Policy Center @caimmigrant.bsky.social · 14h

We mark this somber occasion with hopes for peace and an end to the violence.

California Immigrant Policy Center @caimmigrant.bsky.social · 14h

In addition to the decades of apartheid and oppression, the impact of Israel’s increased attacks on the people of Gaza continue to be felt throughout the world, including California where many immigrant families with ties to the region live.

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California Immigrant Policy Center @caimmigrant.bsky.social · 14h

This week marks the two-years since the horrific escalating genocide that has led to the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people and wounded more than 169,000 in Gaza.

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California Immigrant Policy Center @caimmigrant.bsky.social · 18h

"We look forward to working closely with the supervisors, the county department of public health, and state lawmakers to develop a fair, sustainable solution that protects all communities — including immigrant families who are vital to Santa Barbara’s health and well-being."

California Immigrant Policy Center @caimmigrant.bsky.social · 18h

"We thank the board of supervisors for pausing this proposal, which would have placed immigrant community members at risk and jeopardized access to care for thousands of Santa Barbara residents, while cutting essential frontline jobs." - our Policy Director Joshua Stehlik.

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Advocates Comment on the Santa Barbara Supervisors’ Decision to Postpone a Plan to Push Undocumented Immigrants Out of County Health Clinics - California Immigrant Policy Center

Santa Barbara, Calif. (Oct. 8, 2025) – The Santa Barbara Board of Supervisors yesterday postponed a decision on a plan to disenroll thousands of immigrants from its public health clinics […]

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California Immigrant Policy Center @caimmigrant.bsky.social · 2d

This is an attack on immigrant and healthcare rights!

Join us to urge the Supervisors to reject the layoffs and stand in solidarity with our immigrant community in Santa Barbara and try to move them to other providers

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California Immigrant Policy Center @caimmigrant.bsky.social · 2d

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department wants to disenroll thousands of immigrants from its public health clinics and try to move them to other providers, while also planning to lay off over 100 county employees who provide essential health and social services.

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CalMatters @calmatters.org · 5d

Immigration raids are straining mental health among children and school communities across California, a state where about 1 million children have a parent who is undocumented and about 300,000 students are undocumented themselves. https://cal.news/4gWGsss

📸 Zaydee Sanchez

The playground at Juan Lagunas Soria Elementary School is empty on a rainy day, on Sept. 18, 2025. Photo by Zaydee Sanchez for CalMatters/Catchlight

Quote: “Can you imagine taking a lesson of geometry when a part of your brain is tracking and texting your parent every once in a while?...That’s really, really difficult to do.”
Maria Jarquin, a therapist who directs school-based mental health centers on behalf of Venice Family Clinic. She estimates that schools refer about 10 to 15 students to her mental health center each week. As many as a third of those referrals are prompted by stress and anxiety over ICE activity, she said.

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California Immigrant Policy Center @caimmigrant.bsky.social · 6d

Not sure what to say? Here's a script you can use.

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California Immigrant Policy Center @caimmigrant.bsky.social · 6d

No one - including children - should face deportation alone.

Call @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social TODAY and urge him to sign @asmmiabonta.bsky.social’s bill, AB 1261, to expand access to lawyers for children facing deportation, alone, in immigration court against ICE prosecutors.

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Health Access California @healthaccess.bsky.social · 6d

The #Health4All campaign has ensured coverage to over a million more Californians. Last week, our Steering Committee leaders met to discuss the challenges now facing our progress, and how to protect health care for our immigrant communities. We will keep fighting for #Health4All!

A diverse group of people representing the Health4All Campaign's steering committee stand in front of an indoor mural that says "Protect the ones you LOVE" hand painted on a blue background.

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Health Access California @healthaccess.bsky.social · 9d

The latest #CABudget & implementation of the federal H.R. 1, will mean many changes for CA immigrants. The #Health4All coalition is fighting back, but it’s important to learn about these upcoming changes. @caimmigrant.bsky.social

UPCOMING HEALTH
POLICY CHANGES

#Health4All

Edition

Health Policy Changes for Immigrants in California; Federal Policy Exclusion of DACA recipients from Covered CA eligibility - September 1, 2025; State Policy Enrollment freeze for undocumented adults in Medi-Cal - Jan 1, 2026; State Policy Elimination of adult dental coverage for undocumented and UIS Medi-Cal enrollees - July 1, 2026; Federal Policy Exclusion of most lawful immigrant adults from Medi-Cal - October 1, 2026; Federal Policy Reduction of federal funding match for emergency services based on immigration status October 1, 2026; Federal Policy Eliminates Medicare eligibility for people with temporary protected status, refugees & asylum seekers - No later than January 4, 2027; State Policy Instatement of $30 monthly premium for undocumented Medi-Cal enrollees - July 1, 2027;

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Health Access California @healthaccess.bsky.social · 9d

La implementación del #PresupuestoCA y federal HR 1 traerá muchos cambios para inmigrantes californianos. La coalición de #Health4All está luchando, pero es importante aprender sobre los cambios por venir. @caimmigrant.bsky.social

Cambios a Políticas de Salud Próximos

Edición

#Health4All

Política Federal Exclusión de beneficiarios de DACA en elegibilidad de Covered CA - Efectuada 1 de septiembre, 2025; Política Estatal Congelamiento de inscripción para adultos inmigrantes - 1 de enero, 2026; Política Estatal Eliminación de cobertura completa dental para inscritos indocumentados. - 1 de julio, 2026; Política Federal Exclusión de la mayoría de adultos inmigrantes de Medi-Cal - 1 de octubre, 2026; Política Federal Reducción de atribución federal de fondos para servicios de emergencia basados en estatus migratorio - 1 de octubre, 2026; Política Federal Elimina elegibilidad de Medicare para personas con estatus protegido temporal, refugiados, y aquellos buscando asilo - Más tardar 4 de enero, 2027; Política Estatal Inicio de Prima mensual de $30 para beneficiarios de Medi-Cal indocumentados - 1 de julio, 2027

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California Immigrant Policy Center @caimmigrant.bsky.social · 9d

During this Latino Heritage Month, we celebrate Senator Monique Limón's appointment as the first Latina Senate President Pro Tem in California history. Her achievements are a testament to the strength and resilience of the Latino community 🎉

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California Immigrant Policy Center @caimmigrant.bsky.social · 11d

California Immigrant Policy Center @caimmigrant.bsky.social · 12d

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California Immigrant Policy Center @caimmigrant.bsky.social · 12d

This Latino Heritage Month, we celebrate our immigrant rights champions, many of whom are members of the California Latino Legislative Caucus.

Thank you for your steadfast support and leadership!

California Immigrant Policy Center @caimmigrant.bsky.social · 16d

Everyone deserves due process when facing deportation – especially children who don’t have legal representation.

@asmmiabonta.bsky.social's AB 1261 helps ensure immigrant youth have access to a lawyer in court.

@governor.ca.gov - Sign AB 1261 into law & protect children from mass deportations.

California Immigrant Policy Center @caimmigrant.bsky.social · 18d

Immigration enforcement has no place in our schools, hospitals and clinics.

Everyone deserves safe access to school and health care facilities without fear of immigration raids and arrests.

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California Immigrant Policy Center @caimmigrant.bsky.social · 18d

Thank you @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social, State Senator Arreguin, CA Latino Caucus, CA AAPI Legislative Caucus, and all of our partners for advancing bold policies in California to protect our immigrant communities from Trump's mass raids and deportations!

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California Immigrant Policy Center @caimmigrant.bsky.social · 18d

Read the full statement from our Executive Director Masih Fouladi, who was by the governor’s side as he signed the bills, here ⬇️
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California Immigrant Policy Center @caimmigrant.bsky.social · 18d

California must continue to do everything we can to defend the safety and rights of all Californians.

We commend @governor.ca.gov for signing bills to protect immigrants.

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California Immigrant Policy Center @caimmigrant.bsky.social · 18d

Among the bills the governor signed are some co-sponsored or supported by the California Immigrant Policy Center, including Senate Bill 81 by State Senator Jesse Arreguín that will ensure healthcare facilities remain safe spaces for immigrants.

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