Political Quotes

On the recordJune 14, 2023
I don't think there's a courtroom in the country where a minor would be put in the position of having to represent themselves without even a guardian ad litem.
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Senator Whitehouse emphasizes the lack of legal representation for unaccompanied children in immigration proceedings.

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