Children Face Court Without Lawyers | Milwaukee News

Federal funding for lawyers representing unaccompanied immigrant children has been slashed, leaving thousands of vulnerable kids to face immigration court alone—without legal help that could mean the difference between deportation and safety. The national group that funded clinics serving over 20,000 children lost its grant on July 31, just as a $150 million contract was awarded to a Texas firm with no immigration specialists. Organizations like Wisconsin’s Immigrant Justice Clinic, which handles cases for children under 12, are now scrambling without funds to hire staff. Studies confirm that legal representation dramatically boosts chances of winning protection, especially in a system designed to be nearly impossible to navigate solo. Compounding the crisis: new asylum rules let officers deny claims without interviews, undermining due process. With more immigrants detained longer and legal aid evaporating, these children are increasingly left defenseless in a system stacked against them. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ca379012b90a378b