Immigrants face a danger of deportation if they possess or invest in marijuana, even in states where it is legal.
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Stuck in detention: For immigrants without lawyers, justice is hard to find
Having a lawyer is an important factor in getting released. A Dane County, Wis., program helps immigrants get out of jail and challenge efforts to deport them.
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Dane County is home to pilot program that provides lawyers for immigrants
Dane County, Wisconsin, has been selected as one of 13 sites across the country to test a new model: a public-defender-style system aimed at providing a lawyer to every detained, indigent immigrant.