As newly sworn-in President Donald Trump began issuing executive orders to enable what he promises will be the most massive deportation in American history, undocumented immigrants, their California families and local officials are bracing for the administration’s new policies.

In Los Angeles, a social media hoax spread rumors of immigration checkpoints and raids at a supermarket chain. Another false report of an immigration raid in East San Jose caused further panic.

Citing state laws passed during Trump’s first term, several law enforcement leaders over the past two weeks said they largely don’t plan to aid federal immigration agents seeking access to

The city of El Cajon delayed a vote on a resolution that declared its intent to assist federal immigration authorities "to the maximum legal extent possible."

Immigration raids by the United States Border Patrol (USBP) in Kern County, California, are "sowing chaos" in vulnerable communities, according to California Senate Majority leader Lena Gonzalez.

As state and city officials prepare for President Donald Trump’s immigration-focused executive orders to take effect in their jurisdictions, some Democratic-leaning areas have already passed laws and measures to safeguard them from being forced to use their resources at Trump’s request.

As Democratic officials in California, including in Los Angeles, continued to expand so-called sanctuary city protections for illegal foreign nationals and fight President-elect Donald Trump’s deportation plans,

The Trump administration has removed restrictions on immigration arrests at sensitive locations such as schools and churches. This move aims to empower immigration officers by expanding their enforcement capabilities.

Here’s what we know so far about ICE enforcement operations in the wake of several immigration-related executive orders signed by Trump.

Can President Trump deport undocumented immigrants accused of crimes in California jails? Sheriffs will play a role in answering that question.

Humboldt County civil rights groups are preparing for a change in administration — and with it, an expected increase in deportations. Some are gearing up for more activity from Immigration and Customs Enforcement locally.