San Diego County is now the first border region in the United States to provide free legal representation for immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers facing deportation.
Garcia said each case that goes through the system costs an average of $7,000, but costs can vary.
With an attorney, detainees are up to 10 times more likely to get relief from deportation, according to immigration attorney Andrew Nietor.
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