Texas state commission

The Trump administration has withheld $65 million in federal funds for legal representation of 20,000 unaccompanied immigrant children, risking their ability to retain lawyers and increasing deportation risks. Legal organizations report declining partnerships due to non-payment, citing refusal to share sensitive case data as the reason for withheld funds.

The Trump administration has delayed $65 million in funds for legal representation of unaccompanied immigrant children, risking the loss of services for up to 20,000 minors. Immigration attorneys warn this could increase deportation risks, as organizations struggle with unpaid reimbursements and the administration plans to replace current providers with an inexperienced Texas state commission.

Thousands of unaccompanied immigrant children risk losing legal representation as the Trump administration withholds $65 million in Congress-approved funds. The delay forces children to represent themselves in immigration court, increasing deportation risks, and has led to legal aid organizations halting partnerships due to lack of reimbursement.