Barefoot Justice for Pro Se Litigants in Immigration Proceedings

Key Points

• Access to justice is limited for pro se litigants in immigration cases, impacting their outcomes significantly.
• Literature indicates that about 50% of pro se litigants experience adverse outcomes due to lack of representation.
• Analysis focused on procedural barriers and psychological burdens encountered by these individuals in immigration settings.
• Highlighting the need for legal reforms may enhance fairness and equity in immigration proceedings for unrepresented individuals.