From campus crackdowns to ICE raids, The Signal tracks the Trump administration’s authoritarian turn — and arms listeners with practical know-your-rights guidance, plus a reminder that independent public radio is a frontline defense for truth.
Trafficking isn’t just a headline—it’s happening in California workplaces right now. Hear how recruiters, employers, and broken systems trap migrant workers, and what new laws, county programs, and ordinary neighbors can do to help expose and stop it.
The Supreme Court’s new ruling clears the way for ICE to profile and detain people based on language, appearance, or location. Dino speaks with the ACLU and policy experts about what this means for our communities—and how Angelenos can push back.
