Trump administration to let contract aiding unaccompanied minors expire
Summary
The Trump administration is ending a contract that provides legal help to immigrant children who arrive in the U.S. alone. This move has raised concerns among prosecutors and immigrant advocates who say it could harm vulnerable children and allow abusers to avoid justice.Key Facts
- A contract that funds legal services for unaccompanied immigrant minors is set to expire without replacement.
- The Trump administration stopped paying the contractor, Acacia Center for Justice, owing about $65 million.
- Laws are in place to protect immigrant children from deportation, especially if they are victims or witnesses of abuse or trafficking.
- The administration has directed judges to quickly process deportations of these children, limiting their access to lawyers.
- Prosecutors warn that deporting these minors can discourage others from reporting crimes and may reduce public safety.
- Legal service providers have had to furlough or lay off staff due to unpaid fees and contract uncertainty.
- The Trump administration has also pressured providers for confidential client information, which they refused to give.
- Since President Trump’s return to office, the number of deportation and departure orders against unaccompanied minors has increased significantly.
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