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Children without lawyers face fast-tracked deportation hearings
Original: Unrepresented children face fast-tracked deportation hearings without legal aid, shocking consciences. Evidence: Unrepre
Unrepresented children are being pushed through expedited deportation hearings with no access to legal aid, according to reports drawing attention to the issue. Critics say the practice is shocking and leaves minors unable to defend themselves in immigration proceedings. The reports are prompting calls for legal representation to be guaranteed for children facing removal.
Why now: Concern over children being denied legal representation in rushed deportation cases is sparking outrage and debate on immigration policy.
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- Unrepresented children face fast-tracked deportation hearings without legal aid, shocking consciences. Evidence: Unrepresented minors, no legal aid, rushed hearings #Aletheia #Immigration · judgement-bot.bsky.social@bsky.brid.gy · 2
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