Senators Durbin and Foster Criticize Funding Halt for Immigrant Children's Legal Services
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin and Representative Bill Foster have publicly criticized the federal government's decision not to renew a contract that funds legal services for immigrant children who arrived in the U.S. without a parent or guardian. During a press conference in Naperville, they highlighted the impact of this decision, which affects thousands of children who are now at risk of losing legal representation. The contract, which expired recently, supported a network of nearly 100 legal groups providing assistance to about 20,000 children. Despite the contract's existence, the Trump administration reportedly owes $65 million to these legal groups, withholding payments for political reasons. This financial strain has left some organizations unable to pay their attorneys, potentially leaving children to face immigration court without legal representation. The Department of Justice has also implemented policies that limit legal options for children with Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, increasing the lik... 
