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\"AA man is detained by federal immigration agents at a car wash in Montebello on Aug. 15, 2025. Photo by Gregory Bull, AP Photo<\/p>\n

A San Francisco state senator unveiled legislation Tuesday that aims to give Californians the right to seek damages from federal agents, as President Donald Trump\u2019s administration continues to ramp up immigration enforcement across the U.S.<\/p>\n

The bill authored by Sen. Scott Wiener<\/a>, a Democrat and congressional hopeful<\/a>, would enable people to file a lawsuit or seek redress against local, state and federal officers for violating their constitutional rights<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Wiener, at a press conference: \u201cThis (federal) administration is attempting to wield unchecked power to illegally kidnap and deport people, to punish the administration\u2019s political opponents using government resources, to freeze university funding and to fire thousands of federal workers en masse.\u201d<\/p>\n

The measure works to promote what\u2019re known as Bivens lawsuits, a precedent established by a U.S. Supreme Court ruling in 1971<\/a>, which permits individuals to sue federal officers for violating their constitutional rights. But in the years since, the high court has curtailed Bivens actions, making it difficult for people to bring forth claims and recover damages.<\/p>\n

In October ProPublica<\/a> found that more than 170 U.S. citizens have been detained during immigration sweeps \u2014 some of whom were reportedly beaten and shot<\/a>. Little recourse is available for victims, though in a rare case, the Riverside County Sheriff\u2019s Department arrested a federal immigration enforcement officer<\/a> last week after he held a teenage boy at gunpoint and detained him.<\/p>\n

Wiener\u2019s proposal comes a day after the Trump administration filed a lawsuit<\/a> to block a new California law written by Wiener that bans law enforcement officers, including federal agents, from wearing face coverings<\/a>. <\/p>\n

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has warned other agencies<\/a> that criminals have posed as immigration agents to carry out crimes, but the U.S. Department of Justice said California\u2019s law threatens the safety of federal officers.<\/p>\n

Focus on Inland Empire: Each Wednesday, CalMatters Inland Empire reporter Aidan McGloin<\/a> surveys the big stories from that part of California. Read his newsletter<\/a> and sign up here<\/a> to receive it.<\/p>\n

Other Stories You Should Know<\/p>\n

Cal State, facing layoffs, will vote on boosting exec pay<\/p>\n

\"TheThe Cal State Long Beach campus in Long Beach on April 24, 2024. Photo by Jules Hotz for CalMatters<\/p>\n

The California State University\u2019s board of trustees plans to vote today on whether to change the university system\u2019s executive pay structure<\/a> in a way that would boost their wages \u2014 a potential overhaul that has drawn blowback from Cal State\u2019s unionized staff and faculty, writes CalMatters\u2019 Mikhail Zinshteyn<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Currently, Cal State caps the base pay of its 22 campus presidents at a salary that\u2019s no more than 10% above what their predecessors made. Raises for sitting presidents are also no higher than 10%. The average base pay for presidents ranges from $370,000 to more than $500,000.\u00a0<\/p>\n

But Cal State says the policy leads to uncompetitive compensation. Trustees are deciding on a plan that would raise the executive base pay (along with overall wage increases for other Cal State workers), and add a 15% incentive-based pay bump that executives would be eligible for.<\/p>\n

The proposal comes during a time when Cal State is facing limited budgets, layoffs<\/a> and program cuts.<\/p>\n

Erin Foote, a union board member for California State Employees Union: \u201cI am mad. \u2026 We are going to knock the doors of our legislators so hard there will be holes in them until they stand with us in their budget negotiations.\u201d<\/p>\n

Read more here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Former presidential candidate enters CA gov race<\/p>\n

\"\"Tom Steyer addresses a crowd during a presidential primary election night party in Columbia, South Carolina on Feb. 29, 2020. Photo by Sean Rayford, Getty Images<\/p>\n

Tom Steyer, a billionaire environmental activist and former hedge fund manager, said today that he is running to be California\u2019s next governor<\/a>, reports CalMatters\u2019 Maya C. Miller.<\/p>\n

Steyer kicked off his campaign with a video where he pledges to preserve the state as a place for business and innovation, while also lowering California\u2019s cost of living by making corporations pay \u201ctheir fair share.\u201d<\/p>\n

Steyer: \u201cThe Californians who make this state run are being run over by the cost of living. Californians deserve a life they can afford.\u201d<\/p>\n

The mega-donor for California Democrats<\/a> spent more than $12.8 million in support of Proposition 50, making him the second-largest independent ad buyer<\/a> in state history. As an outspoken critic of Trump, Steyer poured millions in a national ad campaign<\/a> that advocated for the president\u2019s impeachment during his first term. Steyer also ran for president in 2020 before ultimately dropping out of the race.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Read more here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

And lastly: Wildfire compensation and food bans<\/p>\n

\"TwoFirefighters attempt to put out a fire at a home in Altadena on Jan. 8, 2025. Photo by Ted Soqui for CalMatters<\/p>\n

Weeks after Southern California Edison outlined a compensation program for victims of the Eaton Fire, residents say its proposed payouts exclude some residents and underpay others. CalMatters\u2019 Malena Carollo and video strategy director Robert Meeks have a video segment on Edison\u2019s contentious proposal<\/a> as part of our partnership with PBS SoCal. Watch it here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

And check out another video from CalMatters\u2019 Kristen Hwang and Robert about a new California law that bans ultra-processed foods<\/a> from school meals. Watch it here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

SoCalMatters airs at 5:58 p.m. weekdays on PBS SoCal<\/a>.<\/p>\n

California Voices<\/p>\n

CalMatters columnist Dan Walters: Candidates for the state\u2019s next governor are changing constantly, underscoring the daunting logistics of a California campaign, and perhaps the hesitations around trying to lead a state that may be ungovernable<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Students in rural California have limited access to mental health care, but peer support programs can help train students to connect with one another and, if needed, refer someone to a professional, writes Alonzia Quinn<\/a>, a senior at Stanford University studying political science.<\/p>\n

Other things worth your time:<\/p>\n

Some stories may require a subscription to read.<\/p>\n

Trump administration announces dismantling of parts of Education Dept. \/\/ The Washington Post<\/a><\/p>\n

Why this CA Dem broke with his party to end the government shutdown \/\/ Los Angeles Times<\/a><\/p>\n

Republicans are suing to kill CA\u2019s pro-Democratic gerrymander. They have a huge problem \/\/ Slate<\/a><\/p>\n

Xavier Becerra scorched by scandal in CA governor\u2019s race \/\/ Politico<\/a><\/p>\n

CA lawmakers take stock of damage caused by the Big Beautiful Bill \/\/ The Sacramento Bee<\/a><\/p>\n

Federal appeals court halts implementation of CA\u2019s climate law \/\/ ESG Dive<\/a><\/p>\n

CalPERS isn\u2019t divesting from fossil fuels, but climate activists keep pushing \/\/ The Sacramento Bee<\/a><\/p>\n

Suisun City is broke. Can billionaires\u2019 urbanist dream offer it a last chance \/\/ The New York Times<\/a><\/p>\n

Supreme Court to hear San Diego case in which judges ruled US unlawfully turned away asylum seekers \/\/ The San Diego Union-Tribune<\/a><\/p>\n

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