WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08) highlighted the need for humane treatment of unaccompanied minors at the U.S. border and the importance of providing legal counsel during immigration proceedings.  To watch the Congressman’s remarks in their entirety click HERE or on the image below:

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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) represents the 8^th Congressional District of New York, which includes the boroughs of Brooklyn and Queens.

On June 23, 2014, Rep. Jeffries introduced the H.R. 4936, the “Vulnerable Immigrant Voice Act of 2014” (VIVA), which would provide legal representation to unaccompanied minors and mentally disabled individuals during immigration proceedings.  To learn more about this legislation, click HERE.