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Unrepresented Migrant Kids Face Court Alone, Risk Deportation

4/27/2025

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In New York, unaccompanied migrant children face the daunting reality of immigration court through video calls, often alone and without legal help, heightening their chances of deportation. Advocates reveal that 50-60% of these vulnerable kids are now unrepresented after a crucial federal contract ended. In a shocking twist, a judge condemned the deportation of a U.S. citizen toddler to Honduras, highlighting the urgent need for due process.

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Story summary

In New York, unaccompanied migrant children face the daunting reality of immigration court through video calls, often alone and without legal help, heightening their chances of deportation. Advocates reveal that 50-60% of these vulnerable kids are now unrepresented after a crucial federal contract ended. In a shocking twist, a judge condemned the deportation of a U.S. citizen toddler to Honduras, highlighting the urgent need for due process.