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Community presses Richmond to move $1 million immigrant legal services funding after rise in ICE activity
Summary
Speakers urged the council to get the $1 million in legal‑services funding (approved in March) into community organizations quickly, citing recent ICE activity in the region and failed RFP attempts.
Dozens of public commenters on Tuesday pressed the Richmond City Council to accelerate distribution of $1 million the council set aside in March to fund immigrant legal services and community awareness, saying the political climate and recent immigration enforcement required immediate action.
Multiple speakers — including organizers with Richmond Progressive Alliance, immigrant advocates and residents — said the city approved the allocation earlier this year but, as of the June 17 meeting, “not a single dollar has reached the community.” Michelle Chan of the Richmond Progressive Alliance said the city must…
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