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Trump Administration Cuts Legal Aid for Migrant Children

3/22/2025

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The Trump administration's cancellation of a $200 million contract for legal representation of 26,000 unaccompanied migrant children has sparked outrage. This drastic move strips vulnerable children of crucial legal support, leaving them to navigate complex immigration processes alone, heightening their risk of exploitation and deepening their trauma.

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Story summary

The Trump administration's cancellation of a $200 million contract for legal representation of 26,000 unaccompanied migrant children has sparked outrage. This drastic move strips vulnerable children of crucial legal support, leaving them to navigate complex immigration processes alone, heightening their risk of exploitation and deepening their trauma.