Overview

• The Trump administration formally terminated a $200 million contract that provided legal representation to unaccompanied migrant children on March 21, 2025.
• The decision affects approximately 26,000 children, who will now face immigration court without government-funded attorneys.
• The contract's termination comes days before its scheduled renewal date of March 29, 2025, with the administration citing 'the Government's convenience' as the reason.
• Legal advocates warn that the move endangers vulnerable children, some as young as two, and could lead to increased deportations without adequate legal defense.
• Organizations like the Acacia Center for Justice and other advocacy groups are working to support affected children and plan to challenge the decision.