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Los Angeles City Council Accelerates Sanctuary City Law Amid Incoming Presidential Term

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Los Angeles, California – In response to the recent election results indicating a second term for President Trump, the Los Angeles City Council has intensified efforts to establish the city as a sanctuary for undocumented immigrants. Key council members have voiced their commitment to accelerate the legislation that will restrict federal immigration officials from accessing city databases and deploying city resources in immigration enforcement actions. This ordinance, initially passed last year, has been delayed by extensive legal reviews and is yet to be implemented. Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martínez, an advocate for the law, has urged President … Read more

Los Angeles to Elect Five Superior Court Judges Amid Calls for Diversity and Reform

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Los Angeles, CA — This November, Los Angeles voters will take to the polls to elect five judges to the Los Angeles Superior Court, selecting from a field of ten candidates who advanced from the March primary elections. The judges elected will serve six-year terms in offices numbered 39, 48, 97, 135, and 137. These elections are critical as Superior Court judges handle a wide range of legal matters including criminal, civil, and family cases. Campaigns for Superior Court positions tend to be less visible than those for other offices, due to fewer resources and … Read more

Los Angeles County Takes Legal Action Against Coca-Cola and Pepsi for Environmental Impact of Plastic Waste

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Los Angeles, California — Coca-Cola and PepsiCo are facing a new lawsuit filed by Los Angeles County, which accuses the beverage giants of contributing significantly to plastic pollution. The county alleges that these companies are responsible for environmental harm due to their production and marketing strategies that promote single-use plastics. The lawsuit points out the severe environmental impacts that plastic waste has caused in local ecosystems, particularly in waterways where plastic accumulates and affects marine life. Los Angeles County is seeking to hold these corporations accountable for their role in this ongoing pollution crisis. According … Read more

Los Angeles County Takes Legal Action Against Coca-Cola and Pepsi Over Environmental Impact of Plastic Waste

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Los Angeles, CA – Los Angeles County has initiated a legal battle against beverage giants Coca-Cola and PepsiCo, accusing the companies of significantly contributing to plastic pollution. The county alleges that these corporations have not adequately addressed the environmental damage caused by their plastic packaging waste. Filed in the state Superior Court, the lawsuit demands that both companies pay to remediate the harm their plastic products have inflicted on the environment. According to the complaint, the mass production and disposal of plastic bottles and wrappers, much of which ends up littering oceans, rivers, and urban … Read more