NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 9, 2026Miami-Dade
Immigration court program addresses lack of legal representation for detainees
A legal assistance program in Sacramento is working to provide representation for immigrants facing deportation hearings. The initiative highlights the disparity in legal access, as many individuals appear in immigration court without a lawyer.
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Access to legal counsel significantly impacts the ability of immigrants to navigate proceedings, which currently lack a guaranteed right to a government-appointed attorney.
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Who's Mentioned
organizationVera Institute of Justice“Think tank that analyzed immigration court data.”organizationCalifornia Immigration Project“Organization providing volunteer legal assistance to immigrants.”personSusan Phan“Immigration judge in Sacramento.”locationSacramento“The location of the immigration court hearings described.”organizationCongressional Research Service“Conducted a 2024 study on asylum success rates.”personAdriel Orozco“Representative of the American Immigration Council.”personKamalpreet Chohan“Coordinator of the volunteer lawyer program at the Sacramento immigration court.”organizationU.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement“Federal agency responsible for immigration enforcement.”other57“The number of individuals scheduled for a morning of immigration hearings.”organizationAmerican Immigration Council“Advocacy group focused on immigration issues.”personDonald Trump“President whose administration is implementing new immigration court policies.”