Kids in Court Need Fair Hearings | Chicago News

Chicago News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 26, 2026 · 1m

Senator Dick Durbin and fellow lawmakers are sounding the alarm over the Department of Justice’s use of massive, chaotic immigration court hearings for unaccompanied minors — a setup that leaves kids, especially those who don’t speak English, overwhelmed, confused, and unable to properly access legal counsel. These “mega master” hearings are being condemned as fundamentally unfair and stressful, jeopardizing the children’s ability to navigate one of life’s most critical legal moments. With a deadline set for September 1st, lawmakers are demanding immediate reform — calling for an end to these…