SHIELD Act authorizes grants to expand legal representation for individuals facing deportation.
The SHIELD Act, or Securing Help for Immigrants through Education and Legal Development Act, authorizes the Attorney General to award competitive grants to eligible entities to expand access to legal representation for individuals facing deportation. Grants can be used to develop a workforce, grow legal services infrastructure, and enhance capacity to provide high-quality legal services. Eligible entities include states, local governments, community-based organizations, nonprofits, and educational institutions. The act authorizes $100 million annually for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
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