Trump, migrant children and immigration law

Trump administration halts legal representation for 26,000 immigrant children
The Trump administration has paused a program providing 4,000 children in California with immigration lawyers. Some are just months old.
Lawyers helping migrant children facing deportation ordered by Trump administration to "stop all work"
Affected organizations said the move would prevent them from offering critical legal services to migrant children who crossed the U.S. southern border without their parents or legal guardians.
Trump administration cuts off access to legal services for unaccompanied migrant children
The Trump administration ordered legal service providers working with unaccompanied migrant children to stop their work, according to a memo obtained by CNN.
Updates: Trump Immigration Crackdown Stiffens Rules for Release of Migrant Children
In a memo published on Friday, the Office of Refugee Resettlement, which oversees the care of migrant children, said it would now require that all adult members of a household where a child is to live in the United States must be fingerprinted before the minor can be released by a shelter.
Trump Administration Halts Support for Representing Unaccompanied Children in Immigration Court
The Trump administration has stopped support for legal representation in immigration court for children who enter the United States alone, a setback for those fighting deportation who can’t afford a l
Trump halts access to legal services for unaccompanied children in immigration court
The Acacia Center for Justice says it serves 26,000 migrant children under its federal contract. The Interior Department gave no explanation for the stop-work order, telling the group only that it was done for “causes outside of your control” and should not be interpreted as a judgment of poor performance.
Schools around the US confront anxiety over Trump’s actions on immigration
President Donald Trump’s immigration policies already are affecting schools across the country. Officials have found ...
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White House touts border progress, says illegal crossings down 90% from last year
"Encounters of illegal immigrants at our southern border are plummeting and migrants are starting to realize it’s it’s fruitless to attempt to illegally cross our border," the White House says.
Children, schools face renewed fears over heightened immigration enforcement
In classrooms across the country, children of immigrants are paralyzed by fear over news that immigration enforcement officers are now allowed to enter schools.
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Immigration poll shows growing support for restrictions, but deep divisions remain
A new NPR/Ipsos poll shows growing support for some restrictions on immigration. Still, many elements of President Trump's ...
Immigration attorney explains new border and immigration policies
President Trump focuses on border reform with military presence, ICE raids and asylum requests. It's important to know your ...
I.R.S. Agents Are Asked to Help With Immigration Crackdown
“It is D.H.S.’s understanding that the Department of the Treasury has qualified law enforcement personnel available to assist ...
RFK Jr. taps former border patrol agent as senior adviser
Chris Clem could help Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who will have a role in immigration policy as health secretary, manage deportations.