A new San Diego County report warns the region’s Immigrant Legal Defense Program could run out of money as the number of detainees in federal immigration custody continues to rise.
County officials say the growing population at the Otay Mesa detention center, based on data published by ICE Integrated Decision Support, is driving a sharp increase in demand for legal representation.
Under current funding, the county said the program can support about 525 detained clients and 25 unaccompanied minors each month…