Public commenter urges legal representation for people held in ICE detention
During public comment, a speaker said about 70% of those held in ICE detention lack criminal convictions and argued that legal programs are available regardless of immigration status; they urged that detainees be given legal representation and a day in court.
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A public commenter told the meeting that "70 percent of those held in ICE detention have no criminal conviction at all" and urged officials to ensure detainees receive legal representation so they can have "their day in court." The commenter added that legal programs are available to all regardless of immigration status but said the ultimate outcomes of individual cases remain uncertain.
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