Establishes provisions to provide for legal representation for undocumented minors in immigration matters

Also relevant to:Immigrant / non-citizen Undocumented / DACA / TPS

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This bill would require the Department of Social Services to provide legal counsel to immigrant children under 18 years old in Missouri, if funding is available. This counsel would help them with immigration court proceedings and related legal matters. The state would contract with specific non-profit organizations or the public defender's office to provide these legal services.

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D · PrimeWick Thomas

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