An interpretation that required the alien to be continuously present throughout the course of the litigation would confront indigent aliens with the Hobson's choice of either accepting representation or visiting their families abroad.
Aliens often choose representation over visiting their family.
mnli hypothesis: Aliens often choose representation over visiting their family. premise: An interpretation that required the alien to be continuously present throughout the course of the litigation would confront indigent aliens with the Hobson's choice of either accepting representation or visiting their families abroad.