Contra Costa County Residents Unite to Support Undocumented Migrants
In a show of solidarity, residents in Contra Costa County have come together to support undocumented migrants facing deportation or detention. The county's busy federal immigration court has become a lightning rod for protests and fears of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), but it has also sparked a strong sense of community and activism.
Contra Costa County Supervisor Diane Burgis notes that the issues faced by communities across the country with ICE are "upsetting and unnerving." The county's support for undocumented residents is evident in its earmarked funding and bolstering of nonprofits that provide assistance. Stand Together Contra Costa, a 24-hour hotline for rapid deportation defense services, has received over $3 million in funding from the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors.
The initiative was launched after a skirmish erupted between protesters and federal agents outside the immigration court in Concord. U.S. Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (D-Concord) condemned ICE's actions, stating that they targeted individuals showing up to court to go through the proper judicial process. He called on the agency to encourage immigrants to attend court as instructed rather than driving them away.
The Stand Together Bay Area fund, launched by the San Francisco Foundation, aims to raise $10 million in financial assistance for immigrant families in need. The fund will provide direct emergency grants to local nonprofit groups helping migrant families impacted by ICE. Contra Costa County residents have consistently supported this initiative, with over $3 million pledged so far.
Leaders from across the Bay Area have come together to support undocumented migrants. In September, they announced the creation of Stand Together Bay Area, a fund that pledges to raise financial assistance for immigrant families in need. The foundation has contributed $575,000 to make the organization's launch possible and is committed to protecting and standing with immigrant communities.
The Stand Together Bay Area fund reflects a shared commitment to protecting and standing with immigrant communities, which comprise nearly one-third of the Bay Area's population and one-fourth of Contra Costa County. The foundation outlined the visible damage caused by nationwide immigration crackdowns on Bay Area communities, including people being scared to leave their homes, fewer kids in school, and small businesses suffering.
The Stand Together Bay Area fund is a collective response to this moment, with plans to raise $10 million overall through corporate and individual donors. The funding will support various nonprofits across the Bay Area that work to assist immigrant families impacted by ICE.
In a show of solidarity, residents in Contra Costa County have come together to support undocumented migrants facing deportation or detention. The county's busy federal immigration court has become a lightning rod for protests and fears of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), but it has also sparked a strong sense of community and activism.
Contra Costa County Supervisor Diane Burgis notes that the issues faced by communities across the country with ICE are "upsetting and unnerving." The county's support for undocumented residents is evident in its earmarked funding and bolstering of nonprofits that provide assistance. Stand Together Contra Costa, a 24-hour hotline for rapid deportation defense services, has received over $3 million in funding from the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors.
The initiative was launched after a skirmish erupted between protesters and federal agents outside the immigration court in Concord. U.S. Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (D-Concord) condemned ICE's actions, stating that they targeted individuals showing up to court to go through the proper judicial process. He called on the agency to encourage immigrants to attend court as instructed rather than driving them away.
The Stand Together Bay Area fund, launched by the San Francisco Foundation, aims to raise $10 million in financial assistance for immigrant families in need. The fund will provide direct emergency grants to local nonprofit groups helping migrant families impacted by ICE. Contra Costa County residents have consistently supported this initiative, with over $3 million pledged so far.
Leaders from across the Bay Area have come together to support undocumented migrants. In September, they announced the creation of Stand Together Bay Area, a fund that pledges to raise financial assistance for immigrant families in need. The foundation has contributed $575,000 to make the organization's launch possible and is committed to protecting and standing with immigrant communities.
The Stand Together Bay Area fund reflects a shared commitment to protecting and standing with immigrant communities, which comprise nearly one-third of the Bay Area's population and one-fourth of Contra Costa County. The foundation outlined the visible damage caused by nationwide immigration crackdowns on Bay Area communities, including people being scared to leave their homes, fewer kids in school, and small businesses suffering.
The Stand Together Bay Area fund is a collective response to this moment, with plans to raise $10 million overall through corporate and individual donors. The funding will support various nonprofits across the Bay Area that work to assist immigrant families impacted by ICE.
. It's amazing how something as big as immigration policy can affect people's lives, but it's also heartening to see communities rally around each other. I think what's most important here is that the county is taking a proactive approach to supporting undocumented migrants, rather than just reacting to the situation. The $3 million pledge from the board of supervisors is huge and will definitely make a difference in people's lives 
. It's also interesting to see how leaders like Rep. Mark DeSaulnier are speaking out against ICE's actions - it shows that there are still some voices of reason in Washington 
. Now, I'm not sure if $10 million is a realistic goal for the Stand Together Bay Area fund, but I'm all for trying! If we can mobilize people to support this cause, maybe we can start to shift the conversation around immigration policy and find some common ground 
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I'm not sure about this... I mean, on one hand, I think it's amazing that people in Contra Costa County are coming together to support undocumented migrants 
. It's like, we should be all about love and acceptance, right? But then again, what if some of these migrants aren't really who they say they are? 
I mean, think about it, there might be people in this crowd who are hiding something... or someone... 
. Can we really trust that all of this money is being used for good? 
i'm literally so proud of all these ppl in contra costa county who are comin together 2 support their undocumented neighbors!! 
like, it's not even right that ppl have 2 worry about deportation or detention just cuz they r trying 2 do the right thing 
. and idk about u but i think it's awesome that reps like mark desaulnier are speakin out against ice's actions 
just saw the news about Contra Costa County coming together to support undocumented migrants facing deportation or detention... gotta say, I'm feeling super hopeful 
about the power of community and activism! It's amazing how a collective effort can lead to real change 
. The fact that residents are rallying around each other and supporting local nonprofits is a huge step in the right direction 
. I'm also loving the way Rep. DeSaulnier is speaking out against ICE's actions - it's about time someone stood up for what's right! 
The Stand Together Bay Area fund is a great example of how we can come together to make a difference in our community 
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It's crazy to see how strong this sense of solidarity is, especially when it comes to issues like deportation and detention. The fact that the county has earmarked funding for nonprofits that provide assistance is huge 
. The fact that Contra Costa County residents have pledged over $3 million so far is just incredible 
. It's time for us to stand together and support each other 
, let's keep the pressure on ICE to stop targeting people who just wanna follow the rules 
They're already going through so much stress and anxiety with their immigration status, and then they gotta deal with deportation or detention? 
That's just not right! The fact that the community in Contra Costa County is standing up for them and supporting each other is truly inspiring. 
to see people coming together like this its not just about helping those in need but also about setting a precedent for other communities to follow 
the fact that they're standing up to ice and fighting for their rights is really inspiring 
it's like, they're not even trying to hide it anymore 
and I'm so here for it 
I'm so done with these politicians trying to play both sides! They're just talking out of both sides of their mouth while the people in the trenches are getting hurt. Like, Rep. DeSaulnier is all like "encourage immigrants to attend court as instructed" but what about those who can't? What about the ones who are literally being deported because they can't afford a lawyer? 
anyway, it's wild how this community is coming together to support these people. it feels like we're seeing more and more of this kind of thing across the country where folks are standing up for what they believe in. it's pretty inspiring actually... but i have to say, the whole situation with ICE still freaks me out