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PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Testimony by Jodi Ziesemer, Director of New York Legal Assistance Group, on Immigration Legal Services Funding
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Jodi Ziesemer from the New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) testified about the need for increased funding for immigrant legal services in New York City. She emphasized the importance of these services in protecting immigrant rights and responding to enforcement actions.
- Called for additional budget allocation for flexible and innovative legal service programming
- Highlighted the need for restoration of $600,000 in cuts to the Rapid Response Legal Collaborative
- Emphasized the role of legal services in responding to ICE enforcement actions and preserving due process for immigrants