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Immigrant defense funds slashed in San Jose budget cuts
San Jose is planning to slash its funding for immigrant protection services in half amid a budget deficit, while immigrants continue to face fear of federal enforcement. The city’s proposed operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year allocates $500,000 for legal defense services and education — half of what the city allocated last year. Immigration advocates... The post Immigrant defense funds slashed in San Jose budget cuts appeared first on San José Spotlight .
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According to San Jose Spotlight’s source item, Immigrant defense funds slashed in San Jose budget cuts, San Jose is planning to slash its funding for immigrant protection services in half amid a budget deficit, while immigrants continue to face fear of federal enforcement. The city’s proposed operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year allocates $500,000 for legal defense services and education — half of what the city allocated last year. Immigration advocates… The post Immigrant defense funds slashed in San Jose budget cuts appeared first on San José Spotlight .
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