Tagged #unaccompanied-minors
Every article we've published on this topic, sorted by the agency's own announcement date.
Legal Aid Contract Expiration Leaves Migrant Children Without Counsel
The Acacia Center's federal legal services contract expires July 31 with no government guidance on replacing representation for unaccompanied minors.
Over 425,000 Children Face Immigration Court Without Lawyers as Federal Funding Cuts Hit Legal Providers
New data shows 57% of children in removal proceedings lack legal representation. Federal funding cuts are forcing legal aid organizations to slash staff, leaving thousands of unaccompanied minors at heightened deportation risk.
Seattle Immigration Court launches accelerated 'mega master' hearings for children
Hundreds of unaccompanied minors ordered to appear in accelerated 'mega master' hearings in Seattle immigration court, compressing timeline for legal preparation and raising due-process concerns among advocates.
Judge Questions Trump Administration's Compliance With Legal Aid Order for Migrant Children
A federal judge has scheduled a contempt hearing after the Trump administration allegedly failed to reimburse legal aid providers for services to unaccompanied minors, despite a court order requiring funding.