Amid the ongoing immigration raids, people have post food drives, legal aid networks, and even sightings of federal agents across Southern California online. But hundreds of thousands of Angelenos can’t access these resource because they lack internet access. LAist's Nereida Moreno speaks with Cristal Mojica a digital equity expert at the Michelson Center for Public Policy, about how the digital divide hurts immigrant communities. 

Amid the ongoing immigration raids, people have post food drives, legal aid networks, and even sightings of federal agents across Southern California online. But hundreds of thousands of Angelenos can&rsquo;t access these resource because they lack internet access. LAist's Nereida Moreno speaks with Cristal Mojica a digital equity expert at the Michelson Center for Public Policy, about how the digital divide hurts immigrant communities.&nbsp;

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Digital advocates say lack of internet access harms immigrant communities during immigration sweeps

L.A. County Sheriff Robert Luna confirmed Monday that ICE will play a role in World Cup security, but said he's been told federal agents won't conduct immigration enforcement. LAist's Libby Rainey reports.

L.A. County Sheriff Robert Luna confirmed Monday that ICE will play a role in World Cup security, but said he's been told federal agents won't conduct immigration enforcement. LAist's Libby Rainey reports.

LA County sheriff: ICE will be at the World Cup in LA but agents won’t do enforcement

Starting July 1, a new state law will push cities to increase housing development in neighborhoods located near major transit stops. When the law was signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom last year, Southern California cities began taking their best guess at where exactly those sites would be. Now, David Wagner reports, the list is out

Starting July 1, a new state law will push cities to increase housing development in neighborhoods located near major transit stops.&nbsp;When the law was signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom last year, Southern California cities began&nbsp;<a href="https://laist.com/news/housing-homelessness/los-angeles-sb-79-map-neighborhoods-address-housing-california-bill-bass-newsom" data-cms-ai="0">taking their best guess</a> at where exactly those sites would be.&nbsp;Now, David Wagner reports, the list is out

State law will put more housing near transit stops. This SoCal map finally shows where

The Huntington Beach City Council is slated to vote Tuesday on a housing plan — after years of resistance. LAist's Jill Replogle explains. 

The Huntington Beach City Council is slated to vote Tuesday on a housing plan &mdash; after years of resistance. LAist's Jill Replogle explains.&nbsp;

Digital advocates say lack of internet access harms immigrant communities during immigration sweeps

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