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Policy
The Policy Team at IC4IJ plays a critical role in advancing immigrant rights across the Inland Empire. We work tirelessly to shape and advocate for policies that protect and empower immigrant communities at the local, state, and federal level. From defending against deportations to protecting immigrant workers’ rights and championing the rights of street vendors, we do this work collectively with our 35 coalition partners and always with guidance from El Pueblo.
We aim to uplift the voices of immigrants in the Inland Empire and keep our community updated on policies impacting their daily lives.
SAFETY NET FOR ALL
SB 227 or the Safety Net for All Workers Act is on its way to the Governor's desk! This bill would require the Employment Development Department (EDD) to develop a detailed plan to establish a permanent Excluded Workers Program to provide cash assistance that resembles unemployment insurance benefits to unemployed workers who are ineligible for unemployment insurance due to their immigration status.
Though the funding for our bill was not secured in the 2023 legislative cycle, we continue to relentlessly advocate for a safety net for ALL excluded undocumented workers in California.
Healthy Economies Adapting to Last
HEAL, or Healthy Economies Adapting to Last, underwent a few amendments this year including increasing the timeline to implement and use the nearly $5 million dollars to transition away from Adelanto's prison economy. We are excited to see what the next few months hold for the beginning phases of implementation so stay tuned!
