Garcia Closes Out House Budget Debate, Champions Immigration Legal Assistance Fund in FY26 State Budget – Everett Independent

State Representative Judith Garcia (D-Chelsea) gave her first speech in the Massachusetts House of Representatives to support the budget for fiscal year 2026. In her speech, she highlighted the creation of a $5 million fund to provide legal aid on immigration issues to people charged with non-violent crimes.This fund will be managed by the Office for Refugees and Immigrants and will be delivered to non-profit organizations that provide legal ser…

Garcia Closes Out House Budget Debate, Champions Immigration Legal Assistance Fund in FY26 State Budget – Everett Independent

Special to the Independent Representative Judith Garcia (D-Chelsea) delivered her inaugural speech on the floor of the Massachusetts House of Representatives in support of the Fiscal Year 2026 state budget, with a special emphasis on the creation of a statewide $5 million immigration legal assistance fund for non-violent offenders. This provision, included in the House’s proposed budget, will be distributed by the Office for Refugees and Immigra…