Texas law firm to receive $150M contract to represent unaccompanied migrant children
Summary
The Department of Health and Human Services plans to give a $150 million contract to a small Texas law firm, Burke Law Group, to provide legal help to unaccompanied migrant children in U.S. custody. This contract will cover legal advice and representation during the children’s immigration cases.Key Facts
- Burke Law Group is a small Texas law firm with 26 employees and eight offices.
- The firm will provide legal orientation, consultation, and attorney representation for unaccompanied migrant children.
- The contract is worth $150 million and is awarded by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
- Burke Law Group’s legal practice recently added immigration law to their services.
- One founder was formerly appointed by President Trump to environmental government agencies.
- The previous contract holder, Acacia Center for Justice, reportedly lost $65 million in unpaid fees due to disputes over sharing confidential client data.
- HHS wants contractors to provide detailed data on the children they represent, which some groups say violates legal confidentiality.
- The Trump administration has increased immigration enforcement efforts involving unaccompanied migrant children.
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