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Kids in Limbo Without Legal Aid | Boise News
Over 20,000 unaccompanied children have suddenly lost their legal representation as their contract expired without a replacement—leaving less than 10% of them able to win asylum cases. With no new contractors selected and agencies silent on who will step in, advocates fear deportations are accelerating for vulnerable kids. The previous contractor, owed $65 million, warns new groups might hand over sensitive case details to the government, risking children’s chances in court. Even worse, government attorneys are using pending visa info to push for deportations—even for trafficking survivors or…
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