A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's attempt to cancel a contract that provided legal representation for unaccompanied minors in immigration proceedings. Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín issued a nationwide injunction, allowing continued funding of lawyers for these children. This decision came after the administration failed to demonstrate a valid reason for terminating the contract, despite Congress allocating over $5 billion to ensure legal representation for minors—a right established by federal law. The judge's ruling emphasizes the importance of meeting legal obligations to protect the interests of vulnerable children.
U.S. District Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín issued a nationwide injunction requiring the Trump administration to continue funding lawyers for unaccompanied minors in immigration proceedings.
Martínez-Olguín emphasized the Trump administration's failure to justify the termination of the contract, pointing out that public interest is served by adhering to federal law.
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