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Record-Breaking State of the Union: Trump Claims Economic Revival and Border Control as Partisan Divisions Take Center Stage
-Editorial In the longest State of the Union address in modern American history, President Donald Trump stood before a joint session of Congress and declared the nation “strong,” pointing to falling inflation, tightened border enforcement, lower crime rates, and renewed…
California Attorney General Joins Coalition Challenging IRS Policy on Wind and Solar Tax Credits
-Editorial California Attorney General Rob Bonta has joined a coalition of 17 state attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia opposing an Internal Revenue Service notice that limits eligibility for…
Baja California Lawmakers Approve Harsher Penalties for AI-Assisted Identity and Privacy Crimes
-Editorial The Baja California Legislature has unanimously approved a reform to the state’s Penal Code that classifies the use of artificial intelligence as an aggravating factor in crimes involving identity theft and offenses against personal privacy and image. The measure,…
Supporting Our Binational Children: Obtaining Child Support on Both Sides of the Border
By: Veronica Henderson, Attorney at Law. It is not unusual for children living in our region to have parents who reside in two countries. When families are no longer intact, it is quite possible that a child may have one…
Imperial County High School Students Gear Up for Annual Mock Trial Competition
-Editorial Talented high school students from across Imperial Valley are showcasing their skills in the annual Imperial County Mock Trial Competition at the Imperial County Courthouse. Months of preparation and practice will be put to the test as teams present…
Newsom Outlines Achievements in His Last State of the State Address
-Editorial Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday delivered what he described as his final State of the State address, using the annual speech to highlight California’s economic position, major investments in education and infrastructure, and ongoing legal battles with the federal…
Padilla and Senate Democrats Mark Fifth Anniversary of Jan. 6 Attack
-Editorial U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla of California and 17 Democratic colleagues took to the Senate floor Wednesday to mark the fifth anniversary of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, honoring more than 100 law enforcement officers who…
San Diego Enacts AB 379, Shifting Focus to Punish Sex Buyers and Protect Trafficking Victims
-Editorial San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria, Police Chief Scott Wahl, and San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan highlighted the implementation of Assembly Bill 379, a new state law intended to strengthen California’s response to sex trafficking and sexual exploitation.…
The Electronic Value Manifest: The New Pillar of Customs Digitalization in Mexico
By: Terry Ahtziry Cardenas Banda, attorney, internationalist, law professor, social activist, and philanthropist. Mexico is undergoing a profound regulatory transformation in customs matters. As part of the modernization efforts led by the Tax Administration Service (SAT) and the National Customs…
Making America Safe Again: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services End-of-Year Review Demonstrates Impact of Rigorous Immigration Crackdown
Under the leadership of Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem and USCIS Director Joseph Edlow, the agency has enhanced immigration screening and vetting protocols to protect communities and national security and has advanced immigration policies that put the national interest…