Federal contract expires Friday, leaving 20,000 migrant children without legal representation
A federal contract funding legal representation for unaccompanied migrant children expires Friday, leaving about 20,000 minors facing deportation without attorneys. In a New York immigration court, Judge Lisa Ling has proceeded with hearings for unrepresented children as young as three, despite federal regulations requiring legal counsel. The contract's expiration will eliminate legal services for 1,300 children in New York alone.
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Published 31 Jul 2026, 10:00 UTC · Updated 31 Jul 2026, 10:40 UTC
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