CA funds access to counsel pilot, includes immigration

06/29/2026, California, Legislation, Immigration

In June 2026, California enacted SB111, appropriating $5,000,000 on a one-time basis for an access to counsel pilot project, which may include but is not limited to services offered at immigration courts through an attorney of the day model. Read more about the importance of legal representation in immigration matters in our writeup: The Right to Counsel in Immigration Cases.