The Trump administration has reversed its stop-work order to cut off legal aid for unaccompanied immigrant children, which affected thousands of minors. Organizations like the Acacia Center for Justice and ImmDef confirmed that legal aid for about 26,000 children can resume without disruption. Legal advocates expressed relief and emphasized the importance of maintaining legal representation for these vulnerable children, many of whom are quite young. This reversal follows public outcry and advocacy efforts, highlighting the crucial need for upholding due process rights for immigrants seeking safety in the U.S.
We will continue working alongside the Department of Health and Human Services to ensure that these critical services upholding the basic due process rights of vulnerable children are fully restored.
Many lawyers, including at Acacia and ImmDef, had continued to represent and work with clients despite the order, saying that absurdly leaving children without legal representation could have dire consequences.
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