PBS NewsHour

With no lawyers, child migrants fight to stay in the U.S.

Clip: 11/07/2015 | 10m 37s

For the thousands of unaccompanied, undocumented minors fleeing brutal violence in Central America and attempting to enter the U.S., making the case to stay isn't easy. Because they aren't guaranteed a lawyer, about half of these children are forced to navigate the complex immigration system alone. Now, a class action lawsuit is challenging that policy. NewsHour's Ivette Feliciano reports.

Aired: 11/07/15

Rating: NR

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