May 10, 2021
Council Allocates Money For Community Justice Campus And Legal Assistance For Immigrants
Jill Sheridan
Indianapolis City-County Councilors put money behind two issues of high interest to the public.
The council approved an additional $46 million for the Community Justice Campus that is under construction. The campus is part of a local move to address crime justice in a more holistic way.
The council also approved a measure to pilot a new $100 thousand dollar legal protection fund for immigrants.
In a statement sent to WFYI before the meeting, the Immigrant Welcome Center said it believes this support is essential, "These community members also face difficulties accessing legal services because of their language and cultural barriers. They may also have legal issues that are different than other legal service clients."
https://www.wfyi.org/news/articles/council-allocates-money-for-community-justice-campus-and-legal-assistance-for-immigrants
