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On the recordJune 23, 2026
Denying access, repeatedly and without explanation, does not just inconvenience a handful of volunteers. It weakens the public’s ability to hold our institutions accountable and erodes confidence that justice is being administered fairly and openly.
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Cleo Fields
Democratic · Louisiana
Source
lailluminator.com
Jun 23, 2026

Editor's note · Context

Commenting on access issues in immigration courts.

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