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California Rolls Back Its Landmark Environmental Law

Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers scaled back a law that was vilified for its role in California’s housing shortage and homelessness crisis.

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Gov. Gavin Newsom of California on Monday signed two bills to scale back environmental restrictions as the state faces a severe housing shortage.

How L.A. Raids Ignited a New Fight Over Immigration

Los Angeles is home to the country’s largest population of undocumented immigrants. So when President Trump’s immigration raids arrived, many expected trouble.

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A large crowd gathered in front of a line of National Guard troops at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Los Angeles on Sunday.
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