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- 1Children facing immigration court alone draws concern▼One child facing immigration court alone is too many
Advocacy commentary is highlighting the plight of migrant children who must appear in immigration court proceedings without legal representation or a guardian. Critics argue that requiring a child to navigate complex deportation hearings alone is unjust and inhumane, renewing debate over how the immigration system treats unaccompanied minors.
- 2Lawmakers demand ICE end enforcement near schools●Senators and Congressmen "sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin demanding he end I
A group of Democratic senators and congressmen sent a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin demanding an end to Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations near schools. They argued that parents should be able to drop their children off at school without fearing detention, framing the enforcement activity as harmful to families and communities.
- 3USCIS Clarifies When an Immigrant Counts as Under 21▼USCIS Answers Thorny Question of When an Alien ‘Is Under 21 Years of Age’
US Citizenship and Immigration Services has issued guidance on how age under 21 is determined for immigration purposes, a question that matters for CSPA protections and age-out rules for children of applicants. The Center for Immigration Services highlighted the clarification, noting that age calculation has long been a thorny issue affecting families whose children turn 21 while cases remain pending.
- 4Legal aid cuts put immigrant children in Rhode Island at risk▼Legal aid cuts put immigrant children in RI at risk | Opinion
An opinion piece in the Providence Journal argues that cuts to legal aid funding are leaving immigrant children in Rhode Island without adequate legal representation, putting them at risk in immigration proceedings. The column raises concerns about vulnerable minors facing deportation hearings alone and calls attention to the consequences of reduced legal services for this population.