Marin County is making $425,000 available for organizations that provide legal services and other support for immigrants and their families.

The county has issued a request for proposals for nonprofit organizations that work in the fields of immigration law and direct support services such as housing, food assistance and other needs, amid what immigration advocates have described as an assault on immigrants’ rights by the Trump administration that has included increased detentions and deportations, even of legal residents.

Mary Sackett, president of the Marin County Board of Supervisors, said the community had an obligation to support all its residents.

“As a County, we have a responsibility to ensure that every resident, regardless of immigration status, feels safe, supported, and valued,” Sackett said in a statement. “This investment in immigrant support services is not just about funding, it’s about and making sure people in our community have access to the help they need.”

“As a County, we have a responsibility to ensure that every resident, regardless of immigration status, feels safe, supported, and valued.” Supervisor Mary Sackett

The money was allocated from $500,000 the Board of Supervisors set aside in March to provide support for families and children impacted by the administration’s demand for high quotas of detentions and deportations of immigrants, some of whom have gained legal status, are awaiting asylum claims, or are even U.S. Citizens.

The other $75,000 will go towards supporting the Marin Rapid Response Network, which operates a hotline 24 hours a day that lets callers report Immigration and Customs Enforcement Activity in the county, and provides guidance and legal assistance to those impacted or detained. The hotline is (415) 991-4545.

“We are sending a clear message that Marin County stands with our immigrant communities, and we’ll continue working with our partners to ensure that every resident, no matter their immigration status, has the support and resources they need to survive and thrive” said Jamillah Jordan, the county’s equity director.

The deadline for requests for proposals is Aug. 20. Applications can be found on the county’s website.