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The SHIELD Act authorizes $100 million annually for 2026-2027 to provide grants for immigration legal services workforce development and infrastructure.
Key Points
- 1Establishes grant program through Office of Access to Justice
- 2Authorizes $100 million for fiscal years 2026-2027
- 3Supports recruitment, training, and retention of immigration legal services staff
- 4Funds infrastructure development for deportation defense programs
- 5Prioritizes areas with unmet representation needs
- 6Includes strict accountability and audit requirements
- 7Emphasizes serving underrepresented communities and linguistic diversity
Impact Areas
Immigrants facing deportation and their familiesImmigration legal services providersState and local deportation defense programsFederal immigration court systemLegal services workforce developmentCivil rights and racial equity in immigration
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