Last week the Los Angeles Foundation of justice increased by $5 million. These funds are intended for the legal protection of illegal immigrants facing the threat of deportation. Eligible all immigrants, except for those convicted of violent crimes.
2 million Fund allocated from the city budget for the relevant decision voted on Friday, members of the municipal Council. Three days before the County Board of commissioners approved a contribution to the asset in the amount of $ 3 million.
«The Foundation of justice is not just money. With the additional resources more Los Angeles families will maintain the integrity, more people will get legal aid and will be able to build your life with your loved ones in the country which they chose,» said the mayor in a press release.
By law, illegal immigrants in deportation proceedings have no right to a free lawyer. To fill this gap, the mayor of Los Angeles Eric Garcetti, attorney Mike Foyer and other city and County leaders have established a Fund of $10 million, funded by the authorities and charitable organizations.
