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hlthe2b

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

Reply to Trek4Truth (Reply #2)

Sat Jun 23, 2018, 01:47 PM

Jun 2018

and probably don't understand the ramifications. Do you honestly think ICE agents are going to tell them what their options are? or make sure they understand their rights in Spanish?

The fact is is that they DID cross the border and they likely are honest enough to admit that. The whole game of pleading innocent in order to possibly get a better outcome is not likely something they are familiar with or "trust", given no lawyers (for most) and the fact that they are INCARCERATED. How many do you think KNOW the difference in a misdemeanor charge and a felony?

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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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