ICE raids in Alameda County are causing significant anxiety among the local immigrant population, particularly affecting the 100,000 undocumented residents. As federal enforcement increases, the Alameda County Board of Supervisors allocated $3.5 million for legal support, hotlines, and rights education, yet advocates believe this funding is insufficient. Monique Berlanga from Centro Legal de la Raza emphasizes that $700,000 remains an inadequate amount to establish a comprehensive support system countywide. Meanwhile, stories like that of Miguel Lopez, recently deported despite judicial protections, underscore the escalating crisis as advocates struggle to keep pace with the federal government's intensified actions.
"We're very grateful for the county's investment to date, but I think we all know $700,000 is not enough to set up an infrastructure that covers an entire county."
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