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Letter to the Editor

Aug. 30, 2014

LETTER: Foster children lost in legal assistance debate

It is disheartening that law schools and legal firms have decided to devote time and effort to assist illegal immigrants while abused and neglected foster children continue to face legal delays. By Michael D. Antonovich

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR COLUMN

With regard to the recent article "Law schools chip in to help immigrant children get counsel" (Aug. 25), while it is noble to provide pro bono services to those in need, it is disheartening that law schools and legal firms have decided to devote time and effort to assist illegal immigrants while abused and neglected foster children in Los Angeles County continue to face legal delays due to courtroom budget cuts and a significa...

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