Not all of us can afford to go to court, folks. We can't afford to find a lawyer. Do you know how distressing that is?
Rashida Tlaib: “Not all of us can afford to go to court, folks. We can't afford to find a lawyer. Do you know how distressing that is?”
On the recordSeptember 25, 2019
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Tlaib emphasizes the distress faced by residents unable to afford legal representation.
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