Fullerton’s City Council is considering a legal and rental assistance fund for residents impacted by ongoing Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations, following in the footsteps of several other Orange County cities.

Councilmembers are set to decide at their next meeting on Nov. 4.

Councilmember Ahmad Zahra raised the idea of exploring options for creating immigration-related assistance at a previous meeting in September, with support from Councilmember Shana Charles.

A comprehensive report by city staff that followed outlined possible approaches to assist affected residents and reviewed actions taken by neighboring cities, including Costa Mesa, Anaheim, and Santa Ana.

“I’m an immigrant. I came here in my 20s and I remember, very vividly, 9/11. For the younger generation, it’s a

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