ICE Courts: Children Left to Fight Alone, Judges Called Monsters
More than half of children in ICE immigration courts are representing themselves without legal aid, sparking outrage over due process violations and humanitarian concerns.
Commenters are sharply divided. Some, like EndOfLine, call judges who allow unrepresented children 'monsters' and demand their disqualification. Others, like fizzle, argue legal aid isn't essential in formulaic cases and suggest resources should focus on basic needs like hygiene. CultLeader4Hire insists due process requires legal representation, while KC_Royalz claims the system is so unjust it's a divine reckoning. SGGeorwell frames the issue as part of an 'ethic cleansing' against Latinos, and WesternInfidels argue the US is failing its weakest members.
The community overwhelmingly views the lack of legal aid for children as a serious injustice, with strong calls for systemic reform. However, there's significant disagreement on whether legal representation is a fundamental right or a resource allocation issue.
Key Points
#1Judges allowing unrepresented children to represent themselves are called monsters.
EndOfLine argues judges should be disqualified from the legal profession for enabling this practice.
#2Legal representation is not seen as a basic right in all immigration cases.
fizzle claims resources should prioritize basic needs over legal aid for formulaic cases.
#3Due process is seen as compromised without legal representation.
CultLeader4Hire emphasizes that the lack of legal aid is a serious systemic issue.
#4The situation is framed as a crime against humanity.
TropicalDingdong calls the treatment of children a 'crime against humanity.'
#5The US is criticized for failing its weakest members.
WesternInfidels argue the greatness of a civilization is judged by how it treats its weakest, implying the US is failing.
Source Discussions (3)
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