ILD (Immigrant Legal Defense) provides free and confidential immigration legal services through on‑campus programs in partnership with California State University campuses, California community colleges, and Oakland Unified School District. 

The agency offers direct representation including help with detained and non‑detained deportation defense, DACA applications and renewals, family‑based petitions, U and T visas, VAWA petitions, asylum claims, lawful permanent residence and citizenship applications. The organization also trains and mentors pro bono attorneys at California law firms and nonprofits to expand legal capacity and reach.