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Mexican Consulate in El Paso Launches Free Legal Assistance Week for Community

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The Consulate General of Mexico in El Paso has initiated its 8th External Legal Advice Week (SALE), running from April 6 to April 10, 2026. This program, themed 'Information is Protection,' aims to provide free legal services to the local Mexican community, focusing on critical issues such as immigration relief, domestic violence, and human rights violations. Residents can access free legal consultations without appointments from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. during the event. Informational resources, including videos on legal rights, are also available through the Consulate's social media channels, enhancing community awareness and support.

Key Details: • SALE 2026 runs from April 6 to April 10, 2026. • Free legal consultations available daily from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. • No appointment necessary for consultations. • Informational videos on legal services accessible via social media.

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El PasoEl Paso County Sheriff’s OfficeAmerican Civil Liberties UnionLas Americas Immigrant Advocacy CenterEl Paso District Attorney’s OfficeGabriel JiménezConsulate General of MexicoDiocesan Migrant and Refugee ServicesDoña Ana County Colonias Development CouncilCatholic Charities of the Diocese of Las Cruces, Inc.Beckett Law Firm, P.C.Rodriguez Law Firm P.C.Origin Immigration Law, L.L.C.Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, Inc.Paso del Norte Center of Hope

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