Cutting Legal Services Corporation funding doesn't just harm individuals—it destabilizes entire communities and hurts local economies. When legal problems are left unresolved, families spiral deeper into crisis, placing greater strain on already overburdened local systems. Every $1 invested in civil legal aid returns an average of $7 in economic benefits through reduced government spending, lessened costs associated with court and emergency services and improved employment outcomes. Proposed cut

A major funding boost just landed in Orange County — here’s what it means for local immigrant families. Catholic Charities of Orange County has been awarded a $1.5 million state grant to expand immigration legal services, including assistance with citizenship applications, work visas, and other documentation. This follows months of federal ICE operations in Orange County, where agents detained and arrested individuals at locations such as Home Depots and car washes. Local officials say the impac