2026–27 · City-wide
Grants for immigration legal representation
The resident asks that funds be given as grants to nonprofits providing immigration legal representation for undocumented neighbors, so they can live safely in Boston.
English title and summary written with AI from the resident's text.
The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
Please put the money towards immigration legal representation. Give the funds out as grants to not for profits that can help our undocumented neighbors.
Who it helps and why
All people deserve a chance at living safely in Boston. We need to help all of those in danger of being sent to a dangerous country.
Details
- Cycle
- 2026–27
- Submitted
- August 4, 2026
- Neighborhood
- City-wide
- Portal category
- Community
- How it was submitted
- Community partner workshop
- Partner organization
- Allston Brighton Health Collaborative
- Submission language
- English
Themes grouped with AI from resident idea text.
The same need in other cycles
City-wide ideas in Immigrant & language support from the other cycles, up to 3 from each.
2025–26 (32 matching)
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- Legal immigration defense fund for Boston familiesResident asks the City to create or add money to a fund helping Boston families cover bail and legal fees related to ICE detentions, supporting targeted Black and Brown immigrants.2025–26City-wide
2024–25 (7 matching)
- Office to help resolve document problemsResident asks for an office representing the city or a consulate to help people resolve problems with documents.2024–25City-wide
- Immigrant infrastructure to support new labor forceResident asks for new systems that support immigrants, prioritizing the new labor force and expanding the local economy.2024–25City-wide
- Free GED, language and driving classesThe resident asks for free GED, language and driving classes for residents.2024–25City-wide