Legal Resources Scarce for Immigration Detainees
Next to tax law, immigration law is arguably the most complex realm of our legal system. Yet very few people being held in immigration detention are represented by an attorney - usually because they can't afford one. Detainees do have access to a range of legal resources while in custody. But critics say it's not nearly enough to mount a reasonable defense against deportation.
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