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CHIRLA urges Humboldt County migrants to seek free legal help, cites language and access gaps
Summary
Farina Centeno, an immigration legal advocate with CHIRLA, told listeners on Radio Centro that "hay ayuda" (there is help) for migrant families in Humboldt County but that many do not know where to turn.
Farina Centeno, an immigration legal advocate with CHIRLA, told listeners on Radio Centro that "hay ayuda" (there is help) for migrant families in Humboldt County but that many do not know where to turn.
Centeno outlined three recurring barriers she has seen while visiting rural communities on the North Coast: a lack of reliable Spanish-language information, geographic isolation with few local immigration attorneys, and fear of immigration enforcement that deters people from seeking help. "Muchas familias migrantes no saben dónde acudir ni qué servicios están disponibles," she said, adding that limited Internet…
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