Immigrants face a lot of different issues everyday when trying to cross the border into the United States. Some of the immigrants that are crossing the border illegally are children who go alone without their parents. While all the issues surrounding immigrants are important, I believe that issues surrounding court hearings and legal proceedings are very crucial. One of the issues surrounding immigrant children is: “Children arrested by the U.S. government have no right to court-appointed representation in immigration proceedings.” This quote very straightforwardly highlights the reality that these immigrant children are tasked with navigating the intricate immigration law by themselves. The importance of legal representation is crucial because its presence or absence can determine the future of these immigrant children.