Why this is important
The disproportionate impact of financial need on undocumented immigrants and mixed status families is staggering
Over 4 million California residents are excluded from federal relief. (Migration Policy Institute)
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Pandemic-related job loss in California was highest among non-citizens, at close to 24% with nearly 290,000 undocumented workers losing their jobs. (UC Merced)