Access to immigration court is not always easy for advocate volunteers

89.3 WRKF Baton Rouge | By Alex Cox

Published August 24, 2026 at 5:18 PM EDT

Court observers who monitor immigration proceedings say they are often denied access. Some groups had to file lawsuits to get into courtrooms.

Alex Cox

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