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Trek4Truth

(515 posts) Sat Jun 23, 2018, 01:39 PM Jun 2018

Question about all the Refugees "guilty" pleas. [View all]

WHY are they all pleading guilty?

Would it not be better to please not guilty and force a trial? I know that would explode the system and that is the point.

Thanks

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Question about all the Refugees "guilty" pleas. [View all] Trek4Truth Jun 2018 OP

I think those with kids are being made to believe that will expedite getting kids back.... hlthe2b Jun 2018 #1

What about everybody else? Trek4Truth Jun 2018 #2

I'd imagine they aren't being given much choice, given no lawyers for most... hlthe2b Jun 2018 #4

I thought they had to be provided with a lawyer being that they are on US Soil. Yes I guess Trek4Truth Jun 2018 #5

Trump cut the program that provided legal assistance. Right now NGO-funded and pro bono hlthe2b Jun 2018 #6

HOW is that legal? I thought it said it in the Constitution that if you are on US Soil you have Trek4Truth Jun 2018 #7

Likely IS NOT, but a case has to make its way to the Supreme Court... hlthe2b Jun 2018 #8

Corrupt Rump's legacy for years to come. I hope there is a class action lawsuit...thanks for all Trek4Truth Jun 2018 #9

I think they tell them they have to plead guilty to reunite AlexSFCA Jun 2018 #3

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