Let’s make sure our state legislature includes funding for immigrant legal defense in its final negotiated FY26 budget, which will be passed in early July!
Last month, nearly 1500 members of Massachusetts immigrant communities were detained by ICE. Last weekend an 18-year old teen was detained in Milford on his way to volleyball practice.
Without a lawyer, immigrants in detention are 10 times less likely to win relief from deportation. The House included this funding in its budget, and our state senators have an opportunity to advocate for its inclusion in the final FY26 budget during conference committee negotiations, which began last week.
Please urge your state Senator to advocate for this funding today! Take action: https://actionnetwork.org/letters/ilda/
