The reality is that Immigration Courts are seriously overwhelmed by the number of removal proceedings.
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Landrieu highlights the overwhelming backlog in Immigration Courts affecting unaccompanied minors.
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I ask unanimous consent for 5 more minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered.





