Overview
Centro Legal de la Raza is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing legal services primarily in immigration, tenants', and workers' rights. Founded in 1969, Centro Legal serves primarily low-income and immigrant communities, focusing on those facing poverty, long-term undocumented residents, youth, and victims of violence.
The immigration practice includes support for asylum seekers, assistance for detained individuals in removal proceedings, and representation of families vulnerable to deportation. Their tenants' rights program works to prevent displacement and stabilize housing for communities. Workers' rights focus on combatting wage theft and unsafe work conditions in industries employing low-wage immigrant labor.
Beyond direct legal services, Centro Legal engages in impact litigation to advance protections for marginalized populations, and educates youth through their Youth Law Academy program to foster empowerment and access to higher education.
Centro Legal de la Raza maintains strong community affiliations and offers drop-in clinics for legal assistance. The organization is proactive in responding to issues like ICE activity and eviction crises affecting local communities.
For those seeking support, Centro Legal provides actionable resources and legal guidance tailored to vulnerable immigrant and worker populations.
