Policy

LA residents fear ICE enforcement raids may spark violence like Minneapolis

Federal immigration raids are intensifying across Los Angeles immigrant neighborhoods, prompting fear, community alerts, and growing concern over safety after recent deadly incidents involving federal agents.

American Dream fades as young immigrants lose paths to stay in U.S.

Tighter visa and immigration rules are closing traditional pathways to permanent residence, leaving many students and immigrants to abandon their American Dream.

Rep. Jimmy Gomez Hosts Roundtable for Korean American Day on Capitol Hill

Rep. Jimmy Gomez, who represents Los Angeles’ Koreatown and surrounding communities, hosted a roundtable on January 13 with the Congressional Korean American Staff Association...

At One-Year Mark, Korean Americans Rate Trump’s Second Term Poorly

A new survey shows Korean American opinion turning negative after one year of Trump’s second term, driven by immigration policy, tariffs, and welfare cuts.

How a $100 California Traffic Ticket Can Reach $380–$500

California traffic fines often rise far above base penalties due to hidden fees and unrelated funds, raising transparency and affordability concerns.

R-1 Visa Rule Change Lifts Longtime Burden on Religious Workers

The R-1 visa rule requiring a one-year stay abroad after five years was eliminated, easing pressure on religious workers and Korean American churches.

Crime Is Down in LA, but LAPD Shootings Just Hit a 10-Year High

LAPD officer-involved shootings hit a 10-year high even as violent crime declined in LA, highlighting concerns over police responses to mental health crises.

Democrats Slam ICE in Public but Quietly Move to Fund It With Conditions

The ICE funding debate highlights how Democrats seek oversight by attaching conditions to DHS funding despite public calls to defund the agency.

Up to $1 Trillion in Wealth Is Already Fleeing California Over Billionaire Tax Fears

California’s billionaire tax proposal is prompting early capital flight fears as its retroactive design reshapes behavior before voters decide.

Korean American Day Marks 123 Years With Events and Resolutions Across the US

The 123rd Korean American Day is marked nationwide with community events and legislative resolutions across local and federal levels.