January 10, 2025
Media Contact:
Edward Sifuentes
Communications Director
esifuentes@caimmigrant.org
(760) 936-2632
Sacramento, Calif. (Jan. 10, 2025) – Today, the California Immigrant Policy Center (CIPC) issued the following statement after Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled his budget proposal for the fiscal year 2025-26:
“The state budget is not just a fiscal document, it is the embodiment of the values we hold closest and we must ensure that when we say that all Californians must be safe and protected, we mean all people, regardless of where they were born or their immigration status,” CIPC Executive Director Masih Fouladi said. “While we appreciate the governor’s commitment to keep funding for core programs that support all Californians, we will continue to advocate for additional resources to meet the needs of our diverse immigrant communities given the threats posed by the incoming Trump administration and to make sure that all immigrants, regardless of their immigration status, can access the vital resources they need to thrive in the Golden State.
“The governor’s budget proposal does not provide additional funding for the urgent need for immigration legal services programs protecting children, students, workers, and families from the incoming Trump administration’s threat of mass arrests, raids, detentions, and deportations, nor does it contain additional support for immigrant workers and entrepreneurs who are undocumented or at risk of losing their work authorization.
“Among other issues, CIPC will continue to advocate alongside community partners to ensure access to legal services and representation. CIPC will also work with the governor’s office and state elected representatives on advocacy for legal services funding as part of the special and regular sessions to ensure that immigrant Californians have access to legal services, education, and outreach to keep their families and loved ones safe.”
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