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Inland Empire Caucus Secures State Funding for New Judgeships to Expand Access to Justice

SACRAMENTO, CA — The Inland Empire Caucus recognized the inclusion of funding in the 2026-27 State Budget to begin expanding judicial capacity in California's most under-resourced courts, including the Inland Empire. The budget provides $44 million annually, to support the phased implementation of 13 new superior court judgeships and $100 million for related court facilities authorized by Chapter 482, Statutes of 2023.

Assembly Democrats Advance Latino Caucus Priority Bills on ICE Accountability

SACRAMENTO, CA — California Assembly Democrats today advanced a comprehensive package of legislation to protect immigrant communities, strengthen oversight of federal immigration enforcement, and safeguard schools, hospitals, polling places, workplaces, and families from harmful ICE practices.

Assemblymember Juan Carrillo, Vice Chair of the California Latino Legislative Caucus, Presents ACR 173 to Strengthen California–Jalisco Relations

SACRAMENTO, CA — Assemblymember Juan Carrillo (D-Palmdale), Vice Chair of the California Latino Legislative Caucus, presented ACR 173, “Sister State: State of Jalisco,” on the Assembly Floor, reaffirming California’s commitment to formalizing a sister-state relationship with the State of Jalisco, Mexico. The resolution highlights the deep cultural, economic, and demographic ties shared between California and Jalisco and encourages continued binational collaboration rooted in mutual respect and shared opportunity.

Assemblymember Juan Carrillo appointed chair of the Inland Empire Caucus

SACRAMENTO, CA – Assemblymember Juan Carrillo has been appointed Chair of the Inland Empire Caucus for the 2026 Legislative Session, a leadership role that underscores his continued commitment to advocating for the Inland Empire and ensuring the region’s priorities are front and center in state policy discussions.

Legisladores de California Apoyan Empoderar a los Votantes para Detener la Toma de Poder de Trump

Asamblístas y Senadores en California apoyaron una nueva legislación para llamar a una elección especial y proteger la economía y la democracia de las amenazas de Trump.

SACRAMENTO, CA — Los legisladores demócratas de California están apoyando una nueva legislación que convocaría a una elección especial este noviembre, dando a los votantes la oportunidad de defender al estado contra los ataques del presidente Trump.