County says it got $30,000, but now can’t access additional funds. EPA says Monday it’s proud of axing grants to save money.
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Richmond City Council wants to create a $1M legal fund to help undocumented residents
The fund, which will be discussed at Tuesday’s council meeting, would be administered via a community organization to ensure immigrants are educated about their rights and have access to legal assistance.
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‘Refuges of hope and faith:’ Churches rally in Richmond to support undocumented residents
Dozens gathered Friday for an interfaith vigil at St. Mark’s Catholic Church; City council to review stronger sanctuary ordinance and $1M legal defense fund.
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‘We cannot remain silent’: Descendants of incarcerated Japanese Americans turn trauma into advocacy
The community has drawn parallels between what happened to families like the flower growers of Richmond, San Pablo and El Cerrito, and Trump’s immigration policies.
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Richmond is seeking to strengthen its ‘weak’ sanctuary city rules
As Trump threatens mass deportations, city officials are looking to places like San Francisco and Chicago, where immigrant protections are more robust.
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‘Immigrants Make America Great’ march set for Sunday in Richmond
Richmond students are planning a peaceful march in solidarity with the city’s undocumented residents, amid rising deportation fears.
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Lo que los inmigrantes en Richmond deben saber sobre sus derechos
Ahora que el presidente Trump está en el cargo, aquà hay algunos recursos para inmigrantes en Richmond y el condado de Contra Costa.
