Standing With Immigrants in Los Angeles
RepresentLA provides free legal representation and community support for immigrants facing deportation because every Angeleno deserves a fair chance.
Immigrants Are the Heart of Los Angeles
Immigrants have deep roots in Los Angeles County. They are more than 35 percent of its population, and the overwhelming majority (90 percent) have been in the United States for more than a decade. In our city, immigrants are more than 51 percent of business owners and almost 72 percent of essential services workers.
About 18 percent of the county’s residents are undocumented or live with someone who is, and nearly half of households with an undocumented family member depend on that person’s income.
RepresentLA is a public-private partnership funded by Los Angeles County, the City of Los Angeles, the California Community Foundation, and the Weingart Foundation building upon the work begun in 2017 by the Los Angeles Justice Fund (LAJF) pilot program.
Four Pillars of Our Work
Our comprehensive approach ensures that vulnerable immigrant communities receive the legal representation and support they need.
Detained Deportation Defense
RepresentLA provides legal representation to detained immigrants in the Los Angeles region by operating, to the greatest extent possible, a merits-blind approach ?????? ensuring everyone gets a fair defense regardless of case complexity.
Non-Detained Deportation Defense
RepresentLA represents low-income and vulnerable immigrants in need of legal representation in Los Angeles-area immigration courts, operating with a merits-blind approach to the greatest extent possible.
Affirmative Immigration Benefits
We support vulnerable populations not in removal proceedings to apply for immigration relief including immigrants experiencing homelessness, asylum seekers, survivors of labor trafficking, and children who have been abused, neglected, or abandoned.
Community Support
We ensure that vulnerable immigrant communities including Black, Indigenous, Asian and Pacific Islander, LGBTQ+, and other underserved communities receive access to services, case management, and have their voices heard through our Community Advisory Group.
Investing in Impacted Communities
When the federal government detains and deports Angelenos, families and whole communities hurt deeply.
Legal Access for All
Ensuring that severely underrepresented communities receive access to quality legal counsel, regardless of background or immigration status.
Family Support Services
Linking clients and their household members to available support services during legal representation from housing to mental health.
Community Voices
Our Community Advisory Group ensures the program incorporates the voices and concerns of impacted community members and responds effectively to changes in law and policy.
Our Partners & Providers
A coalition of leading organizations working together to defend immigrant rights in Los Angeles.
Program Administrators & Managers
Legal Service Providers
Need Legal Help?
If you or someone you know is facing deportation or needs immigration legal assistance in Los Angeles County, we’re here to help. All services are free and confidential.
News & Media
Stay informed about immigration legal defense, community events, and program updates from RepresentLA.