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Category: Legal Rights & Safety

Temen quedarse en la calle: residentes hispanos piden control de renta en San Rafael

Decenas de inquilinos, en su mayoría hispanos, acudieron el lunes en la noche a una reunión en el Ayuntamiento de San Rafael para exigirle a las autoridades que impongan un control de renta para así evitar desalojos en la ciudad.
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Gabriela Araceli Gutiérrez and Filemón Parra Hernández: U.S. citizens and new voters

In this interview, Gabriela and Filemón detail their incredible journey, ongoing pursuit of educational opportunities, and what citizenship means to their family.
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Immigration Legal Services as the Foundation for Improving Lives

Canal Alliance's Immigration Legal Services (ILS) serves as the foundation for Improving Lives in the Canal district.
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Canal Alliance urges federal action to protect immigrant families

Canal Alliance joined nonprofits from every state and the District of Columbia urging the Biden Administration to act quickly to finalize responsible “public charge” regulations that protect families.
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Volunteer Tax Experts Help Immigrants Access over $1 Million in Returns

The team at Canal Alliance provides one-on-one support, helping immigrants overcome barriers and access their tax returns.
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A young person’s path to citizenship

Timoteo Vasquez-Mendez left his home in Guatemala, fleeing difficult conditions in his country, and traveled to the United States in search of a better future. He was stopped by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as he tried to cross the border then sent to a detention center in New
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Kristy Ponce Aizpurua’s Naturalization Story 

When Kristy Ponce Aizpurua left Panama, nearly a decade ago, she left behind her family and her law practice. Today she manages operations for Canal Alliance’s Immigration Legal Services and is a U.S. citizen. Kristy shares her naturalization journey and her message to other new citizens – register to vote!
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Once a newcomer, Ana Tafolla is using her Master’s Degree to build a path for new immigrant youth

When Ana Tafolla arrived in Marin as a teenager, she began high school in San Rafael and joined the afterschool program for newcomers at Canal Alliance. Today, Ana is Senior Manager for Social Services and leads a critical new initiative for newly arrived immigrant youth known as Opportunity for Youth
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Citizenship Test Independent Study Resources

Prepare for your naturalization interview and the English and civics tests using these online resources.
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Connecting families to federal benefits

The coronavirus pandemic has intensified long-standing inequities caused by language barriers, underscoring challenges that non-English speakers face accessing critical information during public health emergencies.
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October 19

Community Meeting on ICE in Marin

October 19, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Join us to learn about Marin County’s proposed NonCollaboration (Sanctuary) Ordinance. Marin County is considering a proposed Non-Collaboration (Sanctuary) Ordinance

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October 6

Shape the Future of Housing

October 6, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Your Voice Matters! Join the Housing Conversation! Come share your experiences and ideas about housing stability, affordability and belonging as

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