CCF supports strategic, scalable strategies that strengthen the safety net and immigration legal services pipeline in Los Angeles County. This ensures all residents have access to critical resources, regardless of status.
For example, CCF partnered with USC ERI and the Council on Immigrant Inclusion to establish the Los Angeles County Office of Immigrant Affairs and the establishment of the Los Angeles Justice Fund, which raised nearly $20M and provided legal assistance to over 2,200 individuals facing the threat of deportation. Since its establishment, the program has matured and evolved into Represent Los Angeles and has continued to provide a critical safety net to immigrant Angelenos.
RepresentLA offers legal representation to immigrants in detention or the community who face deportation, as well as to vulnerable individuals seeking affirmative immigration relief. The program also includes robust community outreach to ensure historically underserved populations can access these services. Additionally, it provides case management to connect clients with essential resources and support.
At CCF, we believe in the transformative power of quality legal representation. Immigrants in detention who have legal counsel are five times more likely to secure their release than those without. By expanding access to legal services, RepresentLA is working to ensure justice and equity for immigrant communities across Los Angeles County.