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On the recordJune 23, 2014
A clear mandate from Congress and additional appropriations are needed to fund universal appointment of counsel for all unaccompanied children in immigration proceedings.
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Hakeem Jeffries
Democratic · New York

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

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