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Irsi Castillo of Honduras holds her 3-year-old daughter just after crossing the Rio Grande into the U.S. at El Paso, Texas. Castillo is one in the surge of thousands of migrants claiming asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border.

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With Thousands Of Migrants Crossing The Border Daily, We Asked 'Why Now?'

8:23pm March 21, 2019

by Joel Rose

Three possible factors account for the surge of migrants at the border: economics, social media and the Trump administration's own tougher immigration policies.

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, City Attorney Mike Feuer and County Supervisor Hilda Solis announce the creation of a $10 million fund to provide legal assistance to immigrants facing removal proceedings.

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Politics & Government

LA Legal Defense Fund Created To Aid Immigrants Facing Deportation

11:53am December 20, 2016

by Doreen McCallister

Officials in Los Angeles on Monday unveiled a $10 million fund to provide legal services. They say they want the fund set up before Donald Trump becomes president.