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Unaccompanied Kids Lose Legal Aid | Albany News
Starting August 1st, tens of thousands of unaccompanied immigrant children across the U.S. will lose their legal representation as a critical federal contract ends—leaving them vulnerable to deportation without counsel. This $millions-a-year program, which funded attorneys for these kids fleeing danger, stopped payments in December 2025 and now faces total collapse. Unlike criminal court, immigration proceedings offer no guaranteed lawyer, making legal aid essential for survival. Stories abound of children who, with help, were reunited with families or found safety; without it, they’re alone…
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