Immigration courts are notoriously backlogged. An immigrant in California seeking permanent residency today can expect to wait two to four years for the chance to plead her case. People locked in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention are one exception -- their hearings are usually fast-tracked. Now, judges are being asked to give equally high priority to the surge of unaccompanied minors, and families with children.
Migrant Kids Compete With Detainees for Day in Court
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