Michael O’Connor, the Democratic mayor of Frederick, Maryland, has allocated taxpayer money to establish a “Legal Advocacy Fund” aimed at assisting migrants who may be at risk of deportation during the upcoming Trump administration.
The fund aims to support local organizations providing legal services to help migrants remain in the community.
While some residents support the initiative, others express concerns about taxpayer money being used for this purpose, preferring it to benefit American citizens.
In response to backlash, other Democratic mayors across the U.S. have also pledged to resist Trump’s deportation plans.
“Ensuring they have the legal support they need to stand strong and remain in this community they have chosen to call home,” O’Connor said.
“This fund will provide resources to community partners for Frederick residents who may be harmed by policies from the new administration, ensuring they have the legal support they need to stand strong and remain in this community they have chosen to call home,” the mayor’s office said.
“This could support any resident in our community, and while we will never get everyone to agree on everything, working to support residents who may be fearful through trusted community partners is worth advocating for,” the office added.
