The Trump administration has escalated its crackdown on undocumented migrants, specifically targeting immigration lawyers. Contracts with organizations providing legal representation for unaccompanied minors have been terminated, affecting around 26,000 minors who may now face legal obstacles without proper counsel. Attorneys like Cristel Martinez, who represent vulnerable children, emphasize the complexity of U.S. immigration law and the severe consequences of this decision, as many minors, some as young as 11 months, are expected to navigate these challenges alone. This move breaks from a long-standing tradition established by the Unaccompanied Migrant Minors Protection Act.
Cristel Martinez emphasizes, "What the government is saying is that children can defend themselves," highlighting the absurdity of expecting minors to navigate legal complexities alone.
Martinez notes, "It's been proven that individuals who have legal representation are more likely to attend their hearings and have a better chance of winning their cases," underscoring the crucial role lawyers play.
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