About $1.5 million in public-private funds is now available to support groups that are assisting Orange County residents who lack legal representation as they navigate the immigration court system .

Described as one of the first programs of its kind, the Orange County Liberty Fund was announced Wednesday, Aug. 27. It is using a network of legal providers, volunteer groups and community organizations to provide resources to low-income immigrant and refugee communities in Orange County.

Tracy La, co-founder and executive director of VietRISE, speaks during the announcment of the Orange County Immigrant and Refugee Liberty Fund in Santa Ana, CA on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Taryn Palumbo, Executive Director of Orange County Grantmaker

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