On the recordJuly 9, 2014
The reality is that Immigration Courts are seriously overwhelmed by the number of removal proceedings.
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congress.govThe reality is that Immigration Courts are seriously overwhelmed by the number of removal proceedings.
Landrieu highlights the overwhelming backlog in Immigration Courts affecting unaccompanied minors.
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