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About the Native American Caucus

Assemblymember James C. Ramos, ChairAssembly Speaker Emeritus Anthony Rendon and Assemblymember James C. Ramos announced the formation of the California Native American Caucus in March 2021. Ramos was named as the chair of the new group. The California Native American Legislative Caucus was charged with increasing awareness and education in the Legislature about the culture, history and impact of various social issues on our state’s Native Americans. 

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Caucus Stands with Diversity Caucuses

The California Legislative Native American Caucus today released the following statement regarding the Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) actions in California:

For Release                                                     Contact: Maria L. Lopez: 916-712-9854 (Cell)

June 9, 2025                                                    E-mail: maria.lopez@asm.ca.gov

 

SACRAMENTO—The California Legislative Native American Caucus today released the following statement regarding the Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) actions in California:

 

The California Legislative Native American Caucus, joins the legislature’s Diversity Caucuses in speaking out against the fear mongering, and inhumane attack on non-criminal immigrants such as families, children and

Tribal Leaders Reception

Assemblymember Ramos with the Intertribal Bird Singers
Assemblymember Ramos opening up the Annual MMIP Week of events with a blessing in song.
Intertribal Youth Connections cultural presenters
Intertribal Youth Connections
Assemblymember Ramos performs with the Intertribal Bird Singers
Assemblymembers (L-R): Mark Gonzalez, James C. Ramos, and Mike Fong
Assemblymembers (L-R): Patrick Ahrens, James C. Ramos, Darshana Patel, and Mike Fong
Pictured (L-R): ASM. Patel, ASM. Ahrens, Wilton Rancheria Vice Chairwoman Raquel Williams, and ASM. James Ramos, DOJ Acting Director of Tribal Affairs, Isaac Borjorquez
ASM. Ramos performs with the Intertribal Bird singers at the end of the evening.
Group Photo in front of illuminated Capitol Dome.
Team Ramos 2025 (L-R): Linda Sacks, Irma Perez, Teri Ramos, ASM. James C. Ramos, Maria Lopez, Adriana Ruelas, Vanessa Brierty, Gisela Salazar, Hugo Chavez, and Jacob Rivera
California State Captiol
California State Capitol Dome
(L-R) Assemblymembers: John Harabedian, James C. Ramos, Darshana Patel, and Teri Ramos
Assemblymember James C. Ramos with UCLA Law Professor Carole Goldberg

May 6th, Tribal Leaders Reception during MMIP Week at the Capitol. A cultural celebration followed by a reception for the first evening of the dome illumination in commemoration of the lives forever impacted by the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples' Crisis. 

Assembly education committee approves Ramos bill to strengthen Native American student rights to wear tribal regalia at graduation ceremonies

SACRAMENTO—Schools would be prohibited from creating any process that would discourage or prevent Native American students from displaying any tribal adornment or ceremonial regalia at graduation ceremonies under a bill approved unanimously today by the Assembly Education Committee. Assemblymember James C. Ramos (D-San Bernardino) introduced the bill, AB 1369.

“Despite existing legislation and constitutional protections to allow students to wear traditional tribal regalia at graduation ceremonies, Native American youth and their families continue to face obstacles and challenges. Graduation

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