The Latest Breaking News from the Acacia Center for Justice

Trump Admin Taps Small Firm With No Immigration Experience to Represent 20,000 Unaccompanied Migrant Children

The contract replaces one previously administered by the Acacia Center for Justice through a network of roughly 90 nonprofit legal organizations

Latin Times · Aug 7

US government must keep funding legal aid for migrant children, judge rules

The ruling temporarily stops 26,000 unaccompanied minors from losing their legal representation.

Al Jazeera · Apr 2, 2025

Trump Administration Reverses Course and Restores Legal Representation for Unaccompanied Immigrant Children

While the program's reinstatement is seen as a victory for due process rights, concerns remain about its long-term stability

Latin Times · Feb 27, 2025

Trump Admin Orders Legal Groups Who Teach 'Know Your Rights' to Migrant Children to 'Stop All Work'

The executive director of the Acacia Center for Justice said the organization has almost 100 subcontractors providing service to some 26,000 unaccompanied minors

Latin Times · Feb 19, 2025

Trump Administration Halts Legal Aid For Unaccompanied Migrant Children

Trump administration directive halts legal services for unaccompanied migrant children, raising concerns about due process and access to legal representation.

Top News · Feb 19, 2025

Trump administration cuts off legal aid for unaccompanied immigrant children

Snatching funds from vulnerable minors will endanger those already at risk of being abused, advocates say

The Guardian - US · Feb 19, 2025