#AB1261
This new law expands access to lawyers for immigrant children and youth facing deportation. No one — especially children — should face deportation in court without a lawyer defending their rights in California.

#immigration #immigrantchildren #stopdeportations #immigrants #california #AB1261
October 23, 2025 at 10:18 PM
FMEP asks supporters to urge
@gavinnewsom.bsky.social to sign AB 1261 (Bonta D-18) Legal Representation for Unaccompanied Minors, which expands access to counsel to immigrant youth in CA facing deportation.
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Urge Governor Gavin Newsom to Sign AB 1261 - Legal Representation for Unaccompanied Minors - Felony Murder Elimination Project
FMEP asks supporters to urge Gavin Newsom to sign AB1261, which expands access to counsel for immigrant youth in CA facing deportation.
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September 19, 2025 at 9:35 PM
⭐ We are thrilled to see #AB1261 (Bonta) signed into law!
@governor.ca.gov signed AB 1261 by Asm. Bonta into law!!! 🎉🎉

This new law expands access to lawyers for immigrant children and youth facing deportation. No one — especially children — should face deportation in court without a lawyer defending their rights in California.
October 16, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Ricardo D. Garcia, L.A. County Public Defender, appeared on Univision 34 Los Angeles to discuss, in spanish, the recently implemented AB1261. This bill requires the state to provide legal representation for immigrant youth in the State of California.
January 23, 2026 at 11:54 PM