Trump administration to pay $65 million owed to lawyers of unaccompanied migrant children
- Posted on August 7, 2026
- By Los Angeles Times
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In brief
A federal court ruling has compelled the Trump administration to disburse approximately $65 million in outstanding legal compensation to nonprofit organizations. These funds represent payment for comprehensive legal representation services delivered to unaccompanied migrant minors navigating deportation proceedings. The judicial decision underscores the financial obligations owed to advocacy groups supporting vulnerable children through the immigration system.
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Trump administration to pay $65 million owed to lawyers of unaccompanied migrant children
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to release about $65 million in unpaid fees to nonprofits that provided legal services to unaccompanied migrant children facing deportation.
