NewsWPLG Local 10 – PoliticsAugust 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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organizationVera Institute of Justice“Think tank that analyzed immigration court data.”organizationCalifornia Immigration Project“Organization that employs Kamalpreet Chohan.”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.”personKamalpreet Chohan“Coordinator of the volunteer lawyer program at the Sacramento immigration court.”organizationU.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement“Federal agency conducting immigration enforcement.”other57“The number of people scheduled for hearings on a single morning.”organizationAmerican Immigration Council“Advocacy group providing data on the importance of legal counsel.”personDonald Trump“President whose administration is implementing new immigration court policies.”