Los Angeles - (February 2006) - IALA helped form the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department’s Multi Cultural Advisory Committee earlier this year.  Holding its first meeting in February, the committee is designed to create and maintain bridges of dialogue and communication between LASD and the community while respecting individual’s constitutional and civil rights. 

With local law enforcement being more involved with the Federal immigration laws, it is even more vital to enhance dialogues and relationships.

IALA continues to advocate for due process and unconditional right to counsel for those questioned or detained as well as demanding equal and proportional access and representation by the Community to government assemblies or forums.