CalMatters, Author at El Tecolote

Latinos in California are mad at Trump. Their votes for Democrats’ gerrymandering show it

by CalMatters May 22, 2026May 22, 2026

California Latinos backed Trump in 2024. But they also supported Proposition 50, the gerrymander that Democrats sold as a tool to fight the president.

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They already live on the edge. Trump’s immigration crackdowns now threaten their housing

by CalMatters July 30, 2025July 31, 2025

Immigration

Trump’s deportation plan brings fear and sadness at California’s border

by Wendy Fry and CalMatters November 9, 2024November 11, 2024

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Return of the Resistance State: What another Trump presidency will mean for California

by CalMatters and Alexei Koseff November 9, 2024November 12, 2024

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What Biden’s border order means for California

by Wendy Fry and CalMatters June 4, 2024June 4, 2024

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