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Exploration of expanded legal services and funding commitments for immigrants

1:27:03

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3 min

Council Member Aviles presses MOIA representatives on plans to expand legal services for immigrants and secure additional funding commitments. The discussion reveals that while MOIA is exploring options, there are no concrete commitments for increased funding at this time.

  • MOIA is exploring ways to strengthen and expand legal services
  • There's a recognized need for comprehensive immigration legal screenings
  • No new funding commitments are announced, with MOIA emphasizing existing baseline funding
  • Council Member Aviles expresses concern about limited funding and the focus on screening rather than full legal representation