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News| | Publish on Wed, 04/02/2025 - 08:07

Judge orders White House to restore legal aid to unaccompanied migrant children

A federal judge in California has ordered the Trump administration to temporarily restore legal aid to tens of thousands of migrant children who are in the United States without a parent or guardian.

Judge orders White House to restore legal aid to unaccompanied migrant children

This ruling by the federal judge in California is a temporary win for the migrant children who are in the United States without a parent or guardian. The judge ordered the Trump administration to restore legal aid for these children, citing the government's obligation under a 2008 anti-trafficking law to provide vulnerable children with legal counsel. The decision to terminate the contract with the Acacia Center for Justice, which provides legal services for unaccompanied migrant children, was challenged by eleven subcontractor groups who argued that thousands of children were at risk of losing their attorneys. The judge's ruling will allow for legal aid to be temporarily restored while the case continues. This ruling is part of a series of legal setbacks for the Trump administration's immigration policies, with other recent decisions also temporarily halting certain actions. The plaintiffs in this case emphasized the importance of ensuring that these children have legal representation to navigate the complex immigration system and protect them from mistreatment. The government argued that taxpayers should not have to pay for direct legal aid for these children, but the judge's ruling prioritized the protection and fair treatment of the vulnerable migrant children. The case will continue to unfold, but for now, legal aid will be temporarily restored for these children in need.

Author Name: The Associated Press

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