Thousands of immigrant children risk losing lawyers after Trump aid cuts
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The article reports that over 20,000 unaccompanied immigrant children face losing their legal representation due to Trump administration funding cuts to legal aid organizations. The administration has cut ties with nearly 100 legal groups and is fast-tracking court hearings. Advocates warn that children will have to appear in immigration court without lawyers, jeopardizing their cases.
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Over 20,000 children are at risk
More than 20,000 unaccompanied immigrant children risk going to US immigration court without legal representation after federal funding cuts.
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Advocates warned that children are at imminent risk of losing attorneys assisting on their legal cases.
The Guardian- Over 20,000 children are at risk
- Advocates have warned about the funding cuts
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Loaded language removed<p>More than 20,000 unaccompanied children risk going to US immigration court alone after federal funding cuts</p><p>Thousands of immigrant children who came to the United States without being accompanied by a parent or guardian are now at imminent risk of losing the attorneys assisting on their legal cases, amid cuts in government funding, advocates warned this week.</p><p>The <a…
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Advocates warned that children are at imminent risk of losing attorneys assisting on their legal cases.
The GuardianMore than 20,000 unaccompanied immigrant children risk going to US immigration court without legal representation after federal funding cuts.
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