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A Houston law firm with ties to the Trump administration turned down a $150 million contract to represent unaccompanied migrant children—despite having little immigration experience—while a controversial group, Our Rescue (whose former CEO faced misconduct allegations), landed a $244 million deal. Federal law mandates legal representation for these kids in deportation cases, yet the system is in chaos: a temporary contract with the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants expires this year, causing confusion as lawyers show up for kids they haven’t met. Meanwhile, the previous contractor, Acacia Center for Justice, still battles unpaid bills months after their contract ended, exposing deep flaws in how vulnerable youth are supported through the immigration system.

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