Many immigrants face deportation without a lawyer at their side in court. This program tries to help
A program run by a legal nonprofit aims to help immigrants as they navigate the immigration court system in California's capital. The stakes are high during President Donald Trump's second term as courts play a key role in his mass deportation agenda. Many immigrants can't afford a private lawyer and they can face long waits for nonprofit legal assistance. Data shows that having a lawyer significantly increases success in court. The lawyer who coordinates the program in Sacramento often encounters people who've been scammed by fake lawyers. She emphasizes the importance of detailed asylum…
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