The Trump administration is canceling English classes, recreational programs and legal aid for unaccompanied minors staying in federal migrant shelters nationwide, saying the immigration influx at the southern border has created critical budget pressures.
News Story (NATIONAL)
Maria Sacchetti
Washington Post
June 5, 2019
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Tags: Migrant Children
Organizations mentioned/involved: Vera Institute of Justice
News Story (NATIONAL)
Maria Sacchetti
Washington Post
June 5, 2019
READ THE FULL STORY HERE
Tags: Migrant Children
Organizations mentioned/involved: Vera Institute of Justice
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Lawyers said denying migrants access to legal services could put them in danger, because they will lack the ability to defend themselves against possible deportation to the countries they fled.
“We are deeply troubled that these services are being cut for children, who are among the most vulnerable population of immigrants in detention,” said Kica Matos, director of the Center on Immigration and Justice at the Vera Institute of Justice, which manages the legal-aid programs for the federal government. She said HHS had not notified the organization about the cuts.