Illegal Immigrants with Violent Criminal Histories Could Receive Free Legal Aid

Published on February 13, 2024

A bill recently introduced in the California Legislature seeks to expand access to free legal services for illegal immigrants. Assembly Bill 2031, also known as the Rep for All Act and introduced by Asm. Reginald Byron Jones-Sawyer, would offer more free legal services to illegal immigrants, including to those with violent criminal histories and others with an intention of migrating to the state. Currently, funding for such services is provided by a program called One California. “The Rep for All Act will ensure all immigrant Californians can access high-quality, holistic legal services through the One California program by removing unfair exclusions and advancing due process,” Mr. Jones-Sawyer told The Epoch Times by email Feb. 8. “AB 2031 ensures immigrant families have access to the legal services and resources needed to thrive with safety and stability.”...

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