[HarryHirsch]

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.

[rayiner]

The immigration statute actually provides for appointed counsel so long as it can be had at no cost to the government.