EPISODE · Jun 23, 2025 · 10 MIN
LA Small Businesses Struggling Amidst Immigration Enforcement
from KQED's The California Report · host KQED
The Trump Administration’s immigration raids have cast a cloud of fear over communities across the state. They’ve also dealt a blow to small businesses and economic life, particularly in Los Angeles County. Reporter: Saul Gonzalez, The California Report The deployment of National Guard troops sent to Los Angeles by President Trump has been at the center of a see-sawing legal battle between California and the Trump Administration. For now, the soldiers are staying as the dispute is before a judge on Monday. Reporter: Marisa Lagos, KQED The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday dealt a blow to California’s ability to set its own vehicle emissions standards. That will likely strengthen the fossil fuel industry’s ability to challenge the state’s energy policies and goals. Reporter: Manola Secaira, CapRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Trump Administration’s immigration raids have cast a cloud of fear over communities across the state. They’ve also dealt a blow to small businesses and economic life, particularly in Los Angeles County. Reporter: Saul Gonzalez, The California Report The deployment of National Guard troops sent to Los Angeles by President Trump has been at the center of a see-sawing legal battle between California and the Trump Administration. For now, the soldiers are staying as the dispute is before a judge on Monday. Reporter: Marisa Lagos, KQED The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday dealt a blow to California’s ability to set its own vehicle emissions standards. That will likely strengthen the fossil fuel industry’s ability to challenge the state’s energy policies and goals. Reporter: Manola Secaira, CapRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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