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Judge Revives Trump’s Legal Aid Freeze for Migrants
4/19/2025
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- A federal judge in Washington, D.C. has revived the Trump administration's freeze on legal aid funding for undocumented migrants, overturning a California ruling. The Department of Justice is now required to disclose the funding cancellation details by May 14. Advocates are alarmed, fearing this decision could jeopardize support for 26,000 vulnerable unaccompanied minors.
