Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County (LASSMC) I Blog: Point of View
Fighting social injustice through civil legal advocacy.
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Public Charge
Check out the Keep Your Benefits website for information about Public Charge and immigration. Information is available in English, Spanish and Chinese. www.keepyourbenefits.org
How can you protect your family and yourself from ICE?
Here are 4 easy steps for you to act on NOW!
In case of ICE contact or sightings, call the Rapid Response hotline at 1-203-666-4472.
Know your rights. Keep the red card handy at all times.
Have a plan for you and your family in case someone is detained.
Contact an immigration attorney about your legal options before speaking or signing anything.
Learn more about Legal Aid below:
In just one year, Legal Aid fought against social injustice by opening 1,722 cases for our low-income neighbors.
718 households with children supported
Provided legal aid to 555 clients with a disability
Over 83 evictions stopped to keep families housed
85 Pediatric Residents trained to recognize legal issues affecting their patients’ health
