Q&A
MOIA's point of contact for immigration attorneys and public defenders
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Council Member Aviles inquires about MOIA's point of contact for immigration attorneys and public defenders seeking to prevent the transfer of their clients into federal immigration custody. MOIA representatives provide information on their current practices.
- MOIA initially states they don't have a specific point of contact for this purpose
- Aviles suggests that having such a point of contact would be a good practice
- Commissioner Castro clarifies that MOIA often receives requests through their constituency services hotline
- MOIA's legal services team fields many requests for assistance, including letters of support
Alexa Aviles
0:43:03
I think we'll circle back, certainly, to this line of questioning.
0:43:07
Does Moya have a a point of contact for immigration attorneys and public defenders seeking to prevent the transfer of their clients into federal immigration custody?
Lorena Lucero
0:43:24
I'm gonna say that, no, not at not at this moment.
Alexa Aviles
0:43:32
Does Mollya think that this would be a good practice?
Lorena Lucero
0:43:36
Yeah.
0:43:36
Absolutely.
0:43:37
Okay.
Manuel Castro
0:43:39
Okay.
0:43:40
Well, I I do wanna clarify.
0:43:41
We often, receive requests through our constituency services hotline.
Alexa Aviles
0:43:49
Commissioner, can I ask you to speak louder
Manuel Castro
0:43:51
and into the mic?
0:43:53
Sorry.
Alexa Aviles
0:43:53
Thank you.