The committee on immigration citizenship is in order. We are here today to explore an aspect of our immigration system that generally uses far less attention than community read. Migration flow from central america. Mistreatment of families at the border. Is a very serious issue. They will continue to examine them. The Current Situation must not be overlooked. Record high case backlogs and policy changes make it harder to obtain benefits. They deserve careful attention. These are profound problems that have a direct impact on countless individuals. Other entities such as hospitals. Im sure others will agree that we hear about these issues on almost a daily basis. Although they have struggle with backlogs since its creation, the Agency Reports that the current backlog in 2019 more than 2. 4 million cases. This represents the incredible 344 percent increase for the backlog of cases in 2014. It is the largest backlog since 2003 when they came to a halt in the aftermath of the 9 11 terrori
So the committee will come back to order. We had a number of votes. Hopefully well get some of the other members who are on the way back, but for now we will start with our second panel. I would like to introduce all of them, but before i do let me ask you all to stand, raise your right hand. Will. [witnesses were sworn in] and the record will show that each of the witnesses replied in the from the. That we were introduced our witness. Marquette a lynch is present of Immigration Lawyers Association and a partner at the Chicago Office of where she specializes in business immigration programs and i9 compliance. Shes authored numerous pieces on immigration for legal publication purchaser as a of the leadership board of the National Immigrant Justice Center in chicago and currently advises several chicagobased organizations that provide assistance to underserved immigrant communities. Jill marie busey is director of advocacy of the catholic Legal Immigration network, also known as clinic.
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Amount of 391, 020. Motion to discuss . Moved second michael ill be brief on this. Self help for the elder Naturalization Program includes 1 to 1 assistance provided out of offices on jackson street in china town and have esl and citizenship classes offered throughout the city. They have 2 locations in china town and one in the Richmond District and one in the visitation valley providing those classes. Language capacity with self help for elderly includes cantonese and mandarin and happy to answer questions comment or questions . Comnlt or questions from the public . Hearing none all in favor . Any opposed . Thank you the motion carries. E, requesting authorization to enter into a new Grant Agreement with Asian Americans advancing justice asian law cock aucus for natural zakez for july 1, 2015[inaudible] 102, 1075 dollars plus a 10 percent contiskancy not to exceed amount of 112, 316. Do i have a motion to discuss . Following suit as my colleague i would like to give brief information
Significant. Maintains a staff of attorneys and Community Outreach works [inaudible] 2200 hours of Legal Assistance. Alc is the lead agency when it comes to producing the multilingual Senior Rights bulletin which is a collaborative effort between the 4 providers. We urge your approval for the Senior Legal Services grant. Okay. Any questions . Okay. Hearing none ill call for the vote. Before i did seei have one before i do that. I just saw that you did have funding coming from the state [inaudible] i was in a foundation. That is what i was looking at. [inaudible] several of the agencies get funding from the state bar and they are well recognized for their good work. That is the only comment. All in favor . Opposes . Aye so the maegz carries. I, request authorization to enter into a new grants agreement with Asian Pacific islander legal out reach for term july 1, 2015june, 30, 2018 amount of 342, 355 dollars pus 10 percent contisk not to exceed [inaudible] motion to discuss . So moved se