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On the recordMarch 5, 2013
It is inexcusable that young kids--and you are right, 6-, 7-year-olds, 14-year-olds--have immigration decisions made on their behalf, against them, whatever, and they are not represented by counsel.
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Al Franken
Democratic · Minnesota

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Franken emphasizes the need for legal representation for children in immigration cases.

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