Child Immigration

Three-Year-Old Forced to Represent Herself in Tucson Immigration Court Sparks Outrage

Three-year-old child forced to serve as her own attorney in Tucson immigration court – the very phrase seems like something out of a dystopian novel, doesn’t it? It’s a stark reality, however, and one that immediately sparks a sense of outrage. How can a child, barely able to form coherent sentences or understand the world around them, be expected to navigate the complex, often baffling, world of legal proceedings? The sheer absurdity of it is almost too much to bear.

The thought of a three-year-old, ripped from everything familiar, stripped of comfort and security, facing the intimidating environment of an immigration court, is truly horrifying.… Continue reading