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• Federal judge scorches Dems for pandering to Latinos with California map in fiery dissent - A federal judge blasted California’s mid-decade redistricting plan, saying race played a key role in drawing Democratic-friendly House districts.
• Driver of U-Haul truck that entered Iran protest crowd speaks out: 'All I want is peace' - The U-Haul driver claims LAPD waved him into Iranian protesters in Los Angeles, leading to arrest on suspicion of reckless driving after driving through crowd.
• Federal court clears California’s new House map boosting Democrats ahead of 2026 midterms - Federal court approves California House map that could boost Democrats in 2026 midterms, rejecting Republican GOP challenge to the redistricting process.
• LA County expands sanctuary status with 'ICE-free zones' - Los Angeles County approves motion to begin drafting "ICE-free zones" across county-owned and county-controlled properties.
• Tax fight puts California on collision course as billionaires leave for red states - Red states gain billions in income as California faces population decline amid proposed billionaire tax targeting assets over $1 billion nationwide.
• San Diego school district beefs up security, provide scripts to keep ICE away: report - The San Diego school district strengthened security after the Trump administration rescinded a policy protecting schools from ICE arrests.
• Los Angeles students skipping class due to 'fear' of immigration enforcement - Los Angeles Superintendent Alberto Carvalho addressed student absences caused by fears of immigration enforcement as the district implements protective measures and employee training.
• LA County eyes 'ICE-free zones' on government property despite $1B in federal funding at risk - Los Angeles County considers creating "ICE-free zones" to block federal immigration enforcement operations, risking over $1 billion in federal funding.
• Minnesota fraud probe fuels IRS crackdown calls on nonprofit accused of Hamas links - IRS called to investigate CAIR-California tax-exempt status after Chairman Jason Smith refers the nonprofit, alleging misuse of taxpayer funds and unlawful activity support.
• Nonprofit revenue totals surge amid growing scrutiny after major fraud cases - Nonprofits reported hundreds of billions in revenue as major fraud cases spark scrutiny of taxpayer-funded programs across multiple states in 2024.