Los Angeles city and county leaders on Monday unveiled a $10-million fund to give legal assistance to illegal aliens facing deportation, the region’s boldest move yet as it prepares for an expected crackdown on illegal immigration by President-Elect Trump.
Even though illegal immigrants have no legal right to taxpayer-funded legal assistance, Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer said the fund will ensure that there is “more fairness and more effectiveness in the immigration system.” He cited statistics showing that immigrants who have representation have a better chance at succeeding in court.
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