Michael Moritz's Crankstart Foundation contributed $3.4 million to the San Francisco public defender's office to hire more immigrant defense attorneys amidst increasing immigration enforcement. This funding will facilitate the addition of three attorneys and a paralegal over four years. The immigrant defense unit has only seven attorneys currently and provides free legal counsel to immigrants in deportation proceedings. The foundation has previously donated sizable funds to support immigrant defense and criminal justice reform, showcasing its commitment to these issues amid ongoing political challenges.
The Crankstart Foundation has donated $3.4 million to enhance legal support for immigrants facing deportation, highlighting the need for representation in light of increased crackdown.
With this funding, the San Francisco public defender's office aims to bolster its immigrant defense unit, which is one of only three nationwide providing legal counsel for immigrants.
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