In a unanimous vote, the Los Angeles City Council Tuesday instructed housing staff to facilitate a “Know Your Rights” training campaign for all homelessness outreach, interim housing or permanent housing service providers funded by the city.

Tuesday’s motion was introduced by members Monica Rodriguez and Imelda Padilla. Elected officials also requested a report on a plan to distribute red cards, or wallet-sized cards designed to help immigrants understand their rights when approached by immigration officers, as part of regular outreach to people experiencing homelessness.

The cards are expected to be printed in multiple languages.

The Housing Department and city attorney will be tasked with working with immigrant rights groups such as the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights and Centra

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