Establishes an immigration unit within the Office of the Public Defender to provide legal representation for noncitizens in the criminal justice.
This bill creates an immigration unit within the Office of the Public Defender to provide legal representation and assistance to indigent noncitizens on immigration-related matters. The unit will assist noncitizens involved in the criminal justice system, including noncitizen youth, in navigating immigration issues during and resulting from court proceedings. The unit aims to address the unique challenges faced by noncitizen youth in the juvenile delinquency system and child welfare systems.
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