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Supervisor Campos introduces funding plan for universal legal representation for immigrants
Summary
Supervisor David Campos introduced a supplemental appropriation proposal to fund universal legal representation for immigrants in San Francisco, citing immediate needs for detained and at‑risk residents and asking for a $5 million calendar‑year allocation with funds split between the Public Defender and community legal organizations.
Supervisor David Campos introduced a proposal to create city‑funded, universal legal representation for immigrants facing removal proceedings, presenting the idea as an urgent, pre‑emptive step in response to statements by the incoming presidential administration.
What Campos proposed: Campos said the proposal would provide $5 million for a calendar year to build a coordinated program of representation. He said roughly half of the requested funds would strengthen the Public Defender’s capacity to represent detained immigrants — the office would be authorized to add up to 10 attorneys — and the remainder would be awarded to community‑based legal services providers to represent non‑detained immigrants and provide outreach and screening.
Sponsor’s rationale and numbers presented: Campos said San Francisco has…
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