Sunday, January 11, 2009

Immigrant Advocates Decry Ruling On Lawyer Error

When immigrants face possible deportation, they don't have the right to a state-appointed attorney. Now, Attorney General Michael Mukasey says this means they also don't have the right to a new hearing if the lawyer they hire turns out to be incompetent or a fraud.

Immigrant advocates say a Justice Department ruling issued Wednesday by Muksasey could hurt thousands of immigrants seeking to stay in the U.S

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