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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Alex Woodward

Anti-trafficking group linked to controversial Sound of Freedom movie gets massive Trump contract to represent migrant kids

An anti-trafficking group whose founder resigned amid allegations of sexual abuse, forced labor and trafficking has been awarded at least $158 million in federal funding to provide legal representation to potentially thousands of immigrant children.

Donald Trump’s administration awarded a no-bid contract to Our Rescue, formerly Operation Underground Railroad, that could be worth more than $244 million, according to federal filings.

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