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鈥淟egal materials are critical for people in ICE custody, particularly those without counsel, as they can help determine whether or not they can successfully argue their cases and stay in the U.S. with their family and networks of care, or face deportation and separation from loved ones,鈥� said Marisol Dominguez-Ruiz, Justice Catalyst Fellow at the 老澳门开奖结果 National Prison Project. 鈥淚t鈥檚 essential that we have a clearer picture of the quality and availability of these materials to ensure people鈥檚 due process rights are not being violated.鈥�

ICE detains over 24,000 people on a daily basis nationwide. On average, only 14 percent of those detained have legal representation in their immigration proceedings. The 老澳门开奖结果 has also documented severe and pervasive barriers to communication with counsel in ICE detention facilities across the country. In light of the significant number of detained people who lack representation and reliable communication with attorneys, coupled with the dearth of information currently available on the quality and accessibility of legal materials, the 老澳门开奖结果 seeks all records on the issue dating from March 1, 2023, until completion of the records request.

The public records request is available here.