“Christopher Sanchez, a policy advocate at the Western Center on Law & Poverty, said the California Legislature has advocated for policies that would help undocumented immigrants during and prior to the pandemic.”
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These Californians don’t get stimulus checks — why advocates want Newsom to do more for them
“Christopher Sanchez, a policy advocate at the Western Center on Law & Poverty, said the COVID-19 crisis has exacerbated inequities for California’s undocumented communities, many whom live paycheck-to-paycheck and lost jobs at unequal rates during the pandemic-induced recession.
“The governor’s proposal is absolutely a great step in the right direction for undocumented families,” Sanchez said. “However, we know that there are going to be individuals who are left out.”
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Undocumented immigrants could qualify for $600 if Newsom signs pandemic assistance bill
“The emergency food assistance program is backed by CHIRLA, the California Association of Food Banks and the Western Center on Law & Poverty.”
