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by nkrisc 3752 days ago
The same applies if you were sued in a civil matter. You won't get appointed an attorney, you either hire one or represent yourself.
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HarryHirsch 3752 days ago
On the other hand, the legislative powers have recognized that SLAPP lawsuits are a problem - there are certain issues that need to be decided equitably in court even though the power (read money) differential between plaintiff and defendant is just to great. Patent trolling is probably a subset of SLAPP.

Following that reasoning it's fair, I think, that a minor in immigration proceedings should be appointed a lawyer by the government.

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rayiner 3752 days ago
The immigration statute actually provides for appointed counsel so long as it can be had at no cost to the government.
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MikeNomad 3752 days ago
Sure. GOV has no obligation to represent either side in a bit between private parties. The curve for me is that the children in question are on the other side of the "v." from United States.
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nkrisc 3751 days ago
I have to agree with that. Pitting a child (or most people, really) with no representation against the government in an immigration case is a judicial charade.
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