Thousands of immigrant kids risk losing legal aid after Trump administration delays funds

Up to 20,000 unaccompanied immigrant children face losing their legal representation because the Trump administration has delayed releasing $65 million in funds that Congress allocated for their legal aid. This delay by the Health and Human Services Department’s Office of Refugee Resettlement has left immigration attorneys scrambling to ensure these kids get the support they need. This move highlights the administration's broader stance on immigration funding, raising concerns about the future of legal services for vulnerable minors and the potential long-term impact on their cases.