In response to executive orders from President Trump affecting immigrants, transgender individuals, and reproductive rights, the Alameda County Board of Supervisors established the ACT for All committee. The inaugural meeting occurred on February 6, 2025, focusing on safeguarding civil rights and enhancing social and health services. Committee chair Nikki Fortunato Bas highlighted the initiative's aim to uplift communities, drawing inspiration from a previous program aimed at immigrant rights. ACT for All plans to establish a fund to support legal initiatives and address service gaps, ensuring comprehensive protection for affected residents.
This ad hoc committee has a very clear purpose in terms of making sure that we are supporting and lifting up our communities, protecting the social services and health services the county provides, and making sure our community is prepared.
Similar to the Immigrant and Refugee Rights Committee, Bas said ACT for All will create a fund to support countywide initiatives, such as legal defense against deportations.
The supervisors voted 4-0 on Jan. 28... to create the committee.
The inspiration for establishing ACT for All stems from a prior county initiative, the Immigrant and Refugee Rights ad hoc committee.
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