Illegal+Immigrant

The following organizations all work to establish and support rights for illegal aliens, even though aliens aren’t citizens of the U nited States of America.

Health Insurance: Because of the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act of 1985, hospital emergency rooms are required by law to treat uninsured people without reimbursement whether or not they have insurance.
 * County Public Hospitals: Many counties have a public hospital that must give free care to some people who live there. Many of these hospitals use “county hospital” in their name. Ask the hospital’s business office if the hospital is a county public hospital and ask for an application for free care.

Legal:
 * Immigrant Legal Resource Center San Francisco office Phone 415-255-9499
 * Know your rights
 * The Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund