People facing deportation in immigration court have no guaranteed right to a lawyer. Many go through proceedings alone in a language they may not speak fluently. Represented immigrants win their cases at far higher rates.
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Here's what to say:
- I'm calling to ask my state legislature to fund immigration legal representation.
- People facing deportation have no guaranteed right to a lawyer. Many navigate complex court proceedings alone in a second language.
- Represented immigrants win their cases at much higher rates. Legal representation is not a luxury; it is due process.
- I'm a constituent. No one should face deportation without counsel.
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Dear [Senator/Representative name],
I am writing as a constituent from [city, state] about no one should go into immigration court alone.
People facing deportation have no guaranteed right to a lawyer. Many navigate complex court proceedings alone in a second language.
Represented immigrants win their cases at much higher rates. Legal representation is not a luxury; it is due process.
The facts support this: 0 guaranteed right to a lawyer in immigration court, unlike criminal court. 5x higher estimated win rate for immigrants with legal representation vs. those without. state funding the mechanism available since there is no federal right to counsel.
I am asking you to take a public position on this issue and act accordingly. Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
[Your name]
[Your address]
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Key Facts to Mention
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- 0 guaranteed right to a lawyer in immigration court, unlike criminal court
- 5x higher estimated win rate for immigrants with legal representation vs. those without
- state funding the mechanism available since there is no federal right to counsel
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People facing deportation in immigration court have no guaranteed right to a lawyer. Many go through proceedings alone, unable to navigate a complex legal system in a language they may not speak fluently.
This letter asks your state legislature to fund immigration legal representation so no one faces deportation without counsel.
This action is part of our Immigration coverage.