California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation
Farm Worker Rights. Immigrant Rights. Human Rights.
Farm Worker +
Immigrant Rights
We are the sons and daughters of farmworkers. We believe justice and dignity are inalienable human rights.
Update on California Housing Law
On August 28, Governor Newsom approved a new housing bill that puts temporary tenant protections into place until February 1, 2021. Evictions may begin February 2021, should tenants be unable to pay at least 25% of rent for the previous five months.
Breaking News: DACA Program Continues
The Supreme Court’s decision is a victory for DACA recipients and their families!
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Help A Farmworker Family
COVID-19 is challenging us in ways we could never have imagined. For thousands of farmworkers in California the challenges are even greater; together we can help.
Advocacy Alert Update:
On March 13 and March 26 CRLAF sent letters to the Governor outlining recommendations to support low-wage workers left out of CARES bill.
Housing & Tenant Rights-Judicial Council Update
On August 13, the Judicial Council of California voted in favor of resuming eviction and foreclosure proceedings on September 2. The California legislature is now considering two longer-term renter protection solutions.
Social Justice & Equity for All
CRLA Foundation acknowledges the pain that is tormenting our country and stands in solidarity with our Black community members as an ally in the fight for racial justice.
Disaster Relief Assistance for Immigrants (DRAI)
Please click here for more information about eligibility requirements and CRLAF's application process.
Success! Night Lighting for Farm Workers
California adopts a new regulation specifying lighting requirements for night-time agricultural work.
Emergency Farmworker Water Provision Project
The watersheds of El Porvenir and Cantua Creek contain chemicals that exceed the Maximum Contaminant Levels for drinking water.
Disaster Relief Assistance for Immigrants Project
The DRAI project was a one-time state-funded disaster relief payment for undocumented adult immigrants impacted by COVID-19 who were not eligible for federal stimulus payments or pandemic unemployment benefits.
Essential Workers + COVID-19
Critical information and resources to help immigrant communities navigate this challenging time.
Evictions Halted
Until April 6, eviction hearings were still happening in California. CRLAF stepped in to stop all evictions during pandemic.
