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California lawmakers alarmed by the treatment of people brought to hospitals by federal immigration agents want to strengthen protections for detained patients receiving care at medical facilities, including by making it easier for their families and attorneys to find them.

California lawmakers alarmed by the treatment of people brought to hospitals by federal immigration agents want to strengthen protections for detained patients receiving care at medical facilities, including by making it easier for their families and attorneys to find them.

On Friday, April 24, state officials unveiled a new proposal set to appear on the November ballot that would require California voters to provide proof of citizenship and show identification at polling places. Opponents warn these measures could make voting more difficult for certain groups,…

Los Angeles-based Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-CA-36) and Congressman Jay Obernolte (R-CA-23) introduced legislation on Monday aimed at strengthening U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence (AI) by incorporating recommendations from a bipartisan Task Force on AI established by the previous …