More than 25,000 unaccompanied immigrant children will no longer have access to legal representation following the expiration of a federal contract that provided funding for these services. The contract ended on July 31, 2026.
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Over 25,000 Children Lose Legal Protections as Federal Contract Expires
A federal contract that funded legal representation for unaccompanied immigrant children has expired, resulting in over 25,000 children losing their legal protections. The contract ended on July 31, 2026.
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