As Demand for Immigration Legal Aid Skyrockets, City Funds Could Help

Social Justice Collaborative was featured in reporting on Berkeley's efforts to expand support for immigrant communities amid rising demand for legal services. The article highlighted a proposed $200,000 city investment in five Berkeley-based legal organizations, including SJC, to strengthen deportation defense and legal education efforts. SJC Executive Director Gautam Jagannath discussed growing fears within immigrant communities, increased demand for legal consultations, and the importance of local funding to help ensure immigrants can access critical legal support.