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This research aims to understand how Central American migrants perceive the U.S. immigration court system and its justice implications.

The Slow Violence of Immigration Court: Procedural Justice on Trial

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Pagni Barak examines the immigration court's deportation process, emphasizing perspectives on justice among migrants and attorneys.

This research aims to understand how Central American migrants perceive the U.S. immigration court system and its justice implications.
Conducted interviews with twenty Central American migrants and seventeen immigration lawyers.
Analyzed perceptions of justice based on interactions with court officials and the deportation process.
Investigated the influence of migrants' backgrounds on their understanding of the legal system.
Migrants viewed the court process as fair but were dissatisfied with outcomes, often refusing compliance.
Attorneys highlighted flaws, including lack of knowledge about legal rights and ineffective representation.
The concept of 'slow violence' illustrates the ongoing trauma immigrants face within the legal system.

Vincent Lowery (2026) studied this question.

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