Hakeem Jeffries actually said...

A clear mandate from Congress and additional appropriations are needed to fund universal appointment of counsel for all unaccompanied children in immigration proceedings.

Context

Jeffries emphasizes the need for congressional support for legal counsel for unaccompanied children.

06/23/2014

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