San Francisco Oakland San Jose, CA, September 6, 2026 — In Concord, a significant volunteer effort is underway to support the operations of the city’s de facto immigration court. Spearheading this initiative is Jere Ramsey, a 71-year-old resident, who along with approximately three dozen volunteers, is dedicating time to maintain crucial records for the court.

The work involves managing documentation and data essential for the functioning of an immigration court system that operates without formal designation as such by federal authorities. The specifics of the court’s operational mandate or the types of cases it handles were not provided in the available information.

Jere Ramsey, the lead organizer for this volunteer group, plays a central role in coordinating the team’s activities. The precise nature of the record-keeping tasks, such as filing, data entry, or document organization, was not detailed. Similarly, the exact number of volunteers has been described as “roughly three dozen,” indicating an approximation rather than a precise count.

This volunteer contribution addresses a need for administrative support, highlighting community involvement in functions that are critical for the processing of immigration-related matters. The role of volunteers in supporting such legal or administrative functions is becoming increasingly important in various municipalities facing resource constraints.

Details regarding the duration of this volunteer effort, the specific agency or entity overseeing this de facto court, or the impact of these record-keeping activities were not elaborated upon. The individual responsibilities of the volunteers and the extent of their involvement in direct legal proceedings are also not specified.


Story summarized from the original created by Clara-Sophia Daly on missionlocal.org, see more information here.

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