Immigration and the Courts
A Judicial Issues Forum was held on the problems aliens suspected of being in the United States illegally face as they encounter state and f… read more
A Judicial Issues Forum was held on the problems aliens suspected of being in the United States illegally face as they encounter state and federal courts in various ways. Panelists talked about criticisms of the Justice Department’s immigration courts, including how their judges have been selected, their heavy caseloads, and shortage of resources including the inadequacy of legal representation available to aliens. close
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