Source: Voices of Monterey Bay
"Assembly member Addis saw this as an opportunity to budget justice and support our community, which has been neglected for years," she said.
That neglect manifests in the deportation of residents like Valerio-Silva, who, in moments of fear and vulnerability, place their trust and money in people with no community ties or history, Addis said. In such scenarios, people are more likely to be taken advantage of, Addis added, with potentially devastating impacts.