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Children’s Legal Aid at Risk | Durham News
A federal contract providing legal aid to unaccompanied migrant children is set to expire, leaving thousands without representation in immigration court. With no backup plan from the government, advocates warn these vulnerable kids face skyrocketing deportation risks. Legal aid groups are already struggling—some have laid off staff or shut down offices due to unpaid bills. Without lawyers to guide them through the system or visit shelters, these children’s rights hang in the balance, raising urgent questions about how protections will be enforced—or ignored—in the future. Listen in…
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