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Alameda County approves rapid-response immigrant legal network, vows language access and coalition supports
Summary
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors approved contracts to fund a rapid-response hotline, legal defense and community education for immigrant residents, with supervisors stressing language access, coalition-building and a county-private funding split.
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors on March 11 approved a package of contracts to support a rapid-response immigrant legal and outreach network intended to provide a hotline, deportation-defense legal services and Know Your Rights education across the county. The vote was recorded 4–0 with Supervisor Marquez excused.
Advocates and community organizations urged immediate action during public comment. "It is long past time to approve the necessary contracts to fund the rapid response line, legal support, and other services for members of our community who are at risk for arrest by ICE," said Julie Litwin of Kehila…
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