Striking hotel workers claim hotels in Santa Monica and near LAX have been hiring migrant workers, some of whom are homeless, and allegedly violated age and child labor laws."We cannot and should not be leaving people behind," said Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez. "We are making Los Angeles awith prior convictions that vary widely in both scope and severity. City officials in favor of the allocation call such funding "crucial.
The council voted 10-2 on the move. In a prior meeting, Councilmember Monica Rodriguez said she could not support the policy. "I can't let it be a catch-all to supporting, or potentially serving, any individuals that perhaps are engrossed in, charged or convicted of any violent felonies that hinder our public safety," said Rodriguez.face a judge or prosecutor with no lawyer to represent them," said Councilmember Curren Price. "There's a huge need for legal help in immigration courts across the country for due process because it should belong to everyone.
"They are entitled to representation," said Councilmember Paul Krekorian. "But the city's taxpayers aren't the ones who should be the primary funder of that representation."
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