Immigrant Kids Left Without Lawyers | Albany News

Over 1,400 immigrant children in New York are suddenly without legal representation after a key federal contract expired, leaving unaccompanied minors vulnerable in a complex immigration system. The Acacia Center for Justice, which provided critical legal aid, halted services after a funding dispute with HHS over unpaid bills and demands for privileged client data. A new contract with Burke Law Group won’t kick in until August 15th and only covers children still in government custody—leaving those already released without support. Without attorneys to guide them through trauma and legal hurdles, these kids face uncertain futures. Officials scramble to find solutions, but the gap exposes the fragile safety net for some of the most vulnerable in the system. 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/63c0de30aa364854