• Interpretation was a major hurdle for asylum seekers; interpretation was not provided or only provided for a small portion of case hearings in 134 hearings; 

• Being a non-detained asylum seeker made it highly likely to have their petitions dismissed or terminated; 94% of these outcomes involved non-detained asylum seekers; 

• However, most of the deportation orders tracked were for asylum seekers who were detained, 19 of 23 orders for deportation; 

• Only two pro bono legal service providers were available for detainees to call, which means these providers were quite often over capacity; 

• Although the Court was originally designed to house eight immigration judges to work through the backlog, only four were placed there. 
   

• The Court publish a bi-annual report of their cases to provide public accountability; 

• An adequate number of adequately trained judges be assigned to the court; 

• Detainees are provided with their lawful right to in-court interpretation; 

• The US Department of Justice invest in and partner with local community entities to ensure better infrastructure for case processes;  

• Legal service providers partner with local services to better provide legal services and information for the community and a collaboration with the courts to conduct clinics in detention centers; 

• the Laredo civic society create centers and offices where the community can receive support, including an Office for New Americans; 

• Laredo residents participate in the court watch program or volunteer with other organizations aiding immigrants. 

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