""As you can imagine, most families, when we approach them, have a shell-shocked look. They have no idea what to do, what's next or even where to find their loved one.""
""I know firsthand of families that say they were charged $20,000 to $30,000 and literally have nothing to show for it. And families pay that because they're scared, because they don't know who else to call, and in that moment, any answer feels better than no answer.""
Anaheim's City Council has unanimously decided to create an immigration legal defense fund, potentially ranging from $50,000 to $100,000, to aid residents affected by ICE raids. The city is in discussions with nonprofits to provide legal assistance, aiming to connect families of detained individuals with legal professionals within 24 to 48 hours of an arrest. City officials have noted the emotional distress families face during these incidents and the risk of exploitation by unscrupulous actors seeking to take advantage of their vulnerability.
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