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John Conyers: “The administration of our Nation's immigration courts is of utmost importance because it is the gateway for immigrants…”

On the recordDecember 2, 2015
The administration of our Nation's immigration courts is of utmost importance because it is the gateway for immigrants to obtain crucial protections from persecution, defend themselves against removal, and have the opportunity to avail themselves of relief under the Immigration and Nationality Act.
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John Conyers
Democratic · Michigan

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Emphasizing the critical role of immigration courts in protecting immigrants' rights.

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