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Community groups urge council to adopt immigration-defense package; motions would expand "know your rights" outreach and legal support
Summary
A broad coalition of immigrant-rights and legal-service organizations pressed the Los Angeles City Council to approve a package of motions — introduced by Councilmember Hugo Soto‑Martinez — that would expand know‑your‑rights outreach, workplace protections during ICE activity, and funding and space for removal-defense legal services.
A coalition of immigrant-rights groups and legal-service providers urged the Los Angeles City Council to pass a set of motions introduced by Councilmember Hugo Soto‑Martinez to bolster legal and informational support for immigrants amid increased federal immigration enforcement.
Several speakers representing nonprofits, legal clinics and advocacy groups described the package as a timely step to protect workers and families and to fill gaps in legal representation. "A citywide know your rights campaign will help prevent exploitation," said Jason Bautista of the Thai Community Development Center. "Increased state funding for removal defense will give immigrants access…
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