Texas Court System Targets Immigrant Kids | San Antonio News

The Trump administration is pushing Texas to take on a controversial new role: providing legal aid to immigrant children facing deportation. High-level officials from the Justice Department and Texas AG’s office reached out to the state’s Indigent Defense Commission — created only for criminal defense — raising legal questions. As federal contracts expire and shelters close elsewhere, Texas may become the de facto hub for unaccompanied minors, thanks to its pro-administration courts and high deportation flight volume. Advocates warn this could be part of a broader strategy to dismantle protections for immigrant youth — and they’re right to be alarmed. 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/5aab8bbf158c712d