Missouri HB3159 establishes legal representation for undocumented minors in immigration matters.
Missouri HB3159, known as the Children's Due Process Protection Act, mandates the Department of Social Services to provide legal counsel to undocumented minors under 18 in immigration proceedings. The department must contract with qualified nonprofit organizations or public defenders' offices. Access to counsel is denied if the minor already has independent legal representation. The act defines "immigrant child" as an undocumented minor or a person under 18 without lawful immigration status and no parent or guardian available to assist.
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