A federal judge in San Francisco has temporarily ordered the Trump administration to restore legal aid for tens of thousands of unaccompanied migrant children after the administration terminated funding for the Acacia Center for Justice. This decision comes after a lawsuit from 11 subcontractor groups, arguing that the government is obligated under a 2008 anti-trafficking law to provide legal representation for these vulnerable children. The judge emphasized the importance of maintaining legal aid for fairness and efficiency in immigration proceedings. This ruling is part of ongoing legal challenges to the administration's immigration policies.
"The Court additionally finds that the continued funding of legal representation for unaccompanied children promotes efficiency and fairness within the immigration system."
"The advocates raised legitimate questions about whether the administration violated the 2008 law, warranting a return to the status quo while the case continues."
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