Trump Admin Cuts Legal Aid for Unaccompanied Migrant Children
The Trump administration ended a contract with the Acacia Center for Justice, eliminating legal aid for approximately 26,000 unaccompanied migrant children. This action leaves vulnerable children to navigate the complex immigration court system alone, despite legal protections afforded them under the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2008. While the government claims it still meets legal requirements, the termination raises serious concerns about the well-being of these children. The contract’s end, cited as “for the Government’s convenience,” comes just days before its renewal date, prompting fears of a complete system collapse.
John Q. Hosedrinker