The government has no plan in place for unaccompanied children. As early as this week, kids could be expected to show up and face an immigration judge alone. KIDS. 🧸

As of now, unaccompanied children do not have access to legal services after the Trump administration allowed a decades long agreement to expire. https://n.pr/4fPnaVE

More than 25,000 children lose previous legal protections, as federal contract ends

Thousands of unaccompanied immigrant children are set to lose legal representation. The federal contract that pays for legal access expired Friday.

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Now, 20,000+ unaccompanied kids across the country are at risk of going to court w/o their trusted attorneys present after Trump allowed a congressionally mandated program providing legal services for unaccompanied kids to expire on Friday. https://bit.ly/45A6Ljf

Durbin, Foster decry legal services funding halt for immigrant children

Many immigrant children who arrived in the U.S. without parents are losing their legal representation, Dick Durbin and Bill Foster said.

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Hoy 20,000+ niños vulnerables corren el riesgo de no tener acceso a los abogados de confianza que los representan. La administración de Trump permitió que se venciera el contrato federal con Acacia Center for Justice y su red de casi 100 proveedores de servicios legales para niños no acompañados.

The federal contract of providing unaccompanied children with legal services expired on July 31st, this administration has diverged from every administration — Republican and Democrat — over the past two decades. Unaccompanied children deserve protection, due process, and their day in court. 🧸

“ It's just an overall project to railroad kids and not grant them due process that they're deserving of,” said Sierra Kraft, director of Immigrant Children Advocates' Relief Effort. https://bit.ly/45ydJVT

NY migrant children face having to go it alone in immigration court

The end of a federal legal services contract for unaccompanied minors leaves more than 1,400 across the state without assistance.

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Tomorrow more than 20,000+ vulnerable children will be waking up without access to their trusted attorneys. Many of these vulnerable children could be deported to the very countries they fled — countries where they faced violence, trafficking, and other dangerous and untenable situations.

“They are clearly trying to destroy the program by grinding down the financial health of nonprofits. We’ve seen layoffs and furloughs, and we will see a lot more of that if these invoices aren’t paid,” said Michael Lukens, the executive director of the Amica Center. https://bit.ly/4h419os

Thousands of migrant children in the US could face new deportation risks as legal aid deal expires

Migrant children who came to the U.S. alone could soon face immigration court without legal representation.

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🚨 The contract to defend unaccompanied children ends TODAY, gutting due process 20,000+ kids. Having a legal service provider by their side can make the difference in whether a child is heard or deported. Tell Congress to protect kids ➡️ tinyurl.com/protect-kids

A 12yo girl survived labor trafficking since she was 5. A deaf, autistic boy was kidnapped on his journey here—his mom finally rescued him. The federal contract that funds legal aid for 20,000+ unaccompanied kids expires Friday, organizations say they’ll have to shut down. https://bit.ly/4fIpD46

Thousands of migrant children risk being left without lawyers: ‘They want to put them into the deportation machinery’

Funding cuts could leave minors, from infants to teenagers, to navigate complex legal proceedings and face immigration judges on their own

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A child cannot be expected to navigate immigration court alone, yet that is exactly what will happen starting this Saturday if the Trump administration succeeds in dismantling these legal services. Tell Congress to honor its promise to protect unaccompanied children: tinyurl.com/protect-kids

Since 2003, protecting unaccompanied children and funding legal services for them has had bipartisan support. But after July 31, these kids — some too young to speak — face the real possibility of going into immigration court alone. Tell Congress to protect kids ➡️ tinyurl.com/protect-kids

In just 5️⃣ days, HHS-funded contracts supporting legal services for unaccompanied immigrant children are set to expire on July 31. This could leave approximately 20,000 vulnerable children without an attorney or a clear path forward in immigration court. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4vTjhoG

The system is failing immigrants like Dr. Bolivar and Dr. Veliz. Read the story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/ice-detains-2-doctors-serving-175402089.html

ICE detains 2 doctors serving underserved Texas region

ICE detentions of two physicians raise alarms about healthcare gaps in deep South Texas.

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🧸 Tens of thousands of children - some too young to speak - will be forced to navigate a complex immigration system alone because the administration refuses to pay for the legal support Congress approved. Tell Congress to protect unaccompanied children ➡️ tinyurl.com/protect-kids

💡 When there are more immigrants in a community, there are lower crime rates & an increase in factors linked to neighborhood safety. Spread the facts, not the fiction: https://acaciajustice.org/fact-or-fiction-immigrants-and-crime/?utm_source=bs&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=general

Fact or fiction? Immigrants and crime

Stay informed about immigration and crime statistics. This article addresses common fears and misconceptions with factual information.

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Join us as we work towards a fairer, more humane immigration system: https://acaciajustice.org/get-involved/?utm_source=bs&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=general

BREAKING: Acacia now has merch! All proceeds support our work to defend the rights of immigrant communities 💚 🌱 🔗 To grab your own merch today, visit tinyurl.com/ACJmerch 🎨 Art is by Natalie Bui: www.nataliebui.com

Your daily reminder that immigrant kids are kids too! They belong in school and on playgrounds, not detention centers. 🧸

Bright spots like these remind us that our efforts matter, that we're not alone, AND that we still have work to do. There are countless ways to help safeguard justice. Find yours: https://acaciajustice.org/get-involved/?utm_source=bs&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=general

In-depth reporting from the Texas Tribune outlines the ways in which this administration has been meticulously chipping away at the laws of this country to strip unaccompanied children of their rights to have a meaningful and fair process. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4wnKH6P

“I was 2 weeks old when my family was incarcerated. Because of that trauma that I suffered — that has been with me my entire life — I am here to help those, especially the children, whose lives are being affected as we speak.” https://bit.ly/4bjG99p

Activists demand closure of South Texas migrant detention center

Completing a pilgrimage from a World War II internment camp in Crystal City, activists said history is repeating itself with family detentions at the Dilley facility.

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Unaccompanied children arrive at our border seeking safety for a variety of reasons, including due to their queer identity. Thanks to the great work by Legal Services for Children - San Francisco, Elias was able to receive the legal representation they needed to remain safely in the U.S. 🌈

@governor.ca.gov has had TWO opportunities to include CHIRP in the CA budget & he hasn't. This critical program ensures unaccompanied immigrant children receive the legal & social services they need to thrive. Take action #SaveCHIRP here ▶️ https://tinyurl.com/CHIRP2 CC: @govpressoffice.gov.ca.gov

🗣️ LOUDER FOR @governor.ca.gov IN THE BACK! CHIRP provides legal & social services to unaccompanied immigrant children in California, but the program is being defunded. Help #SaveCHIRP ▶️ tinyurl.com/CHIRP2 CC: @govpressoffice.gov.ca.gov

Our network of legal service providers, like Estrella del Paso, help unaccompanied immigrant children everyday and make sure they get the legal support they need to navigate life-altering proceedings with dignity. 💚

Hey @governor.ca.gov listen to our case workers and attorneys on the ground and renew funding for CHIRP for unaccompanied immigrant kids! Now is the time to protect kids and renew funding for CHIRP. Take action to #SaveCHIRP here ▶️ https://bit.ly/4dvUv8k CC: @govpressoffice.gov.ca.gov

In honor of AAPI Heritage Month, our staff is sharing some book picks by Asian American writers who explore the broad tapestry of immigrant experiences ▶️ https://acaciajustice.org/10-books-to-read-for-aapi-heritage/ What are some of your favorite books by AAPI writers? 📚

10 Books to read for AAPI Heritage Month

In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Acacia Center for Justice staff are sharing some of our favorite books by Asian American writers who explore the broad tapestry of immig...

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The May budget reconciliation bill will put immigrant children in danger, leading to more families and children arrested and detained in ICE detention centers. If passed, this bill would gravely endanger innumerable children. Tell your Congress member to vote NO on this bill ▶️ tinyurl.com/no2budget

INTERACTIVE BLOG: Click to follow the journey of Mr. Mamadou Camara, an asylum seeker from Guinea who fled political persecution, and the decision points him and many others may face during the court process. 🔗 https://bit.ly/49m1jTv

When Every Door Closes: The New Barriers to Due Process in Immigration Court

How routine immigration court decisions are increasingly shaped by fear, procedural barriers, detention, and paper-only denials that prevent asylum seekers from receiving meaningful due process.

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