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Thousands of migrant children in the US could face new deportation risks as legal aid deal expires
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Rebecca Santana And Valerie Gonzalez, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on this development are available from KPRC 2 / Click2Houston, including the potential impact on migrant children and the Trump administration's actions regarding the contract.
Migrant children in the US may face increased deportation risks due to the expiration of a contract for legal services. The federal government had been paying for these services for children who entered the country without a parent or guardian. A network of legal groups provided services to roughly 20,000 children under this contract.
The contract's expiration could leave tens of thousands of migrant children without legal representation in immigration court. Further details on this development are available from KPRC 2 / Click2Houston, including the potential impact on migrant children and the Trump administration's actions regarding the contract.
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Category: local Published: July 31, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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