Immigration Update: A crucial federal contract that ensures legal representation for vulnerable undocumented minors is nearing its expiration date. The contract will lapse this Friday, sparking concern among advocates who worry these children will have to navigate court proceedings without legal assistance.
A Border Patrol agent is seen offering water to a group of children apprehended near a highway outside of Eagle Pass, Texas, on February 4, 2024. (Sergio Flores/AFP/Getty Images)
San Antonio — In recent years, tens of thousands of immigrant children have arrived in the United States as unaccompanied minors. The impending expiration of a federal contract that provides them with legal representation raises significant concern. Without this contract, these young individuals might soon find themselves facing judges without legal counsel.