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Volunteers Watch as Immigration Courts Struggle | Kansas City News
In Kansas City, a growing network of volunteers is quietly transforming immigration court transparency—documenting hundreds of hearings each month to bear witness for families caught in a system overwhelmed by caseloads and legal deserts. Former teacher Janet Schlake and others, driven by deep community ties, watch as children and parents face “mega master hearings” with little counsel or time to process their futures. Amid rising detentions and bureaucratic silence, these watchers offer not just observation but solidarity—reminding those in court they’re seen, not alone. As the system…
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