Children Without Lawyers Face Deportation | Concord News

Over 20,000 unaccompanied immigrant children now face deportation without legal representation after a critical government contract expired—and no new provider has been named. With the Department of Health and Human Services silent on replacements and even potential bidders left in the dark, advocates warn this legal vacuum is accelerating deportations. The previous contractor remains unpaid $65 million and can’t transition cases, while officials still demand free services from them. Worse, attorneys report government attempts to weaponize pending visa applications against kids who qualify for protection under T visas or special immigrant juvenile status. Smaller nonprofits are shutting down, while others scramble to cover costs—leaving thousands of vulnerable children stranded in legal limbo. 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/e963f8acd3ff70ca