National City will explore whether to offer immigration legal aid

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National City considers program offering legal aid to people facing deportation

Councilmember Jose Rodriguez says there is a great need for legal representation among the National City community. People facing deportation have the right to a lawyer, Rodriguez said, but they often go unrepresented because they can’t’ afford one. “We are considering a fund, a legal defense fund, for undocumented individuals from National City,” he said. Earlier this week, the National City City Council unanimously approved launching a program…

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National City will explore whether to offer immigration legal aid

National City could launch a program that would offer legal aid to people facing potential deportation in immigration court. The City Council voted 5-0 Tuesday to have the city explore how such a service would work, its costs, who could use it and potential legal liabilities. Councilmember Jose Rodriguez, whose office will spearhead the research, proposed the city take on the effort. “There’s a lot of fear in our community and I, personally, fee…

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SAN DIEGO – The city of National City unanimously approved on Tuesday, exploring the creation of a program to offer legal aid to undocumented residents who are detained by federal immigration agents. The initiative was presented by Councillor José Rodríguez during the Tuesday council meeting. “We will work with our city attorney and community to ensure that any plan we bring to the city is a plan that is legal, that does not expose us much legal…

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Millions of people in California still feel a lot of uncertainty and doubts about their legal status. If you’re one of them, and don’t know where to find help, the Immigration Advocates Network platform can help you. Your website provides access to immigration legal resources through collaborations with non-profit organizations. If you’re looking for: Immigration Information Help filling out important forms Legal Representation Or any other immi…