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Migrant children appear in court without lawyers in NYC

Apr 22, 2025 · New York City, NY

Migrant children appear in court without lawyers in NYC

Unaccompanied migrant children, including a 4-year-old girl, are appearing in immigration court proceedings without legal representation after the Trump administration terminated a $200 million federal contract funding legal services for minors. Data shows nearly all children without attorneys are deported, compared to 23% of those with representation.

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