Social Justice
County Counsel’s Office Files Lawsuit to Stop Exploitation of Workers at Metro by T-Mobile Retailers
The Santa Clara County Counsel’s Office has filed a civil enforcement action to stop the ongoing exploitation of workers, including minors, at five different Metro by T-Mobile retail stores in and around East San Jose.
Know Your Rights: Winning Posters Promote Youth Workplace Awareness
Winners were announced in contest for high school students to promote Workplace Readiness Week, with a goal of informing peers that they enjoy the same fundamental rights in the workplace as adults, no matter their age or status as a student.
County Sponsors Legislation by State Sen. Aisha Wahab to Improve Enforcement Against Wage Theft
Dr. Wahab, D-Hayward, has introduced legislation to strengthen the ability of local prosecutors and workers to collect judgments of wage theft against employers and to increase penalties for delayed payments.
County of Santa Clara Sues to Block Trump Effort to End Birthright Citizenship
The County of Santa Clara filed a lawsuit to block President Trump’s unconstitutional executive order that attempts to end birthright citizenship. The County’s lawsuit, which it filed in federal court in San José on Thursday, details the profound impacts that Trump’s order would have on the County and its ability to serve vulnerable residents.
County of Santa Clara Supports State Bill to Fund Local Legal Efforts Against Trump Policies
County officials strongly support a new state bill introduced this week that aims to bolster the funds available to local jurisdictions – including the County of Santa Clara – to legally protect residents from policies instituted by the incoming Trump administration.
County of Santa Clara Proactively Prepares for Trump Threats Against Immigrants, Other Communities
The Board of Supervisors took protective measures in anticipation of President-elect Donald Trump’s stated plans when he takes office in January, including setting aside $5 million in funds to help defend immigrants and doing a pre-inaugural deep dive into how the County can best prepare for the incoming administration and its threats to vulnerable communities.
Community Leaders Reaffirm Commitment to Upholding Shared Values and Serving All Residents
Leaders from the County of Santa Clara, City of San José, and other local cities and community-based organizations issued a statement in response to the election of Donald J. Trump.
First in the Nation: Reid-Hillview Airport Now Offers 100 Octane Unleaded Aviation Fuel for Retail Sale
Nearly three years after the County of Santa Clara implemented an unprecedented ban on the sale of toxic leaded aviation fuel at County airports, Reid-Hillview Airport set a new benchmark as the first in the nation to offer a lead-free alternative that works in all piston-powered general aviation aircraft.
DA Launches Fourth Annual “Bend the Arc” Grant Program
The Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office has kicked off the 2024 “Bend the Arc” grant program, poised to give $60,000 in grants to local organizations who are working towards increasing opportunity.
Application Period Extended for New County Committee to Address Disability Issues, End Ableism
The application period for community members to apply to serve on a new County of Santa Clara advisory group on disability issues has been extended to December 13.
