children of immigrants

Migrant children are appearing before US immigration judges without legal representation, raising concerns among advocates who say unrepresented minors cannot navigate complex deportation proceedings on their own. Reports from immigration courts highlight the scale of the problem, and rights groups are calling for guaranteed access to counsel for children in removal cases.

CNN reports from a Texas immigration court where migrant children, many unaccompanied, fight to remain in the United States, often without lawyers or family support. The report follows children as they face judges alone, highlighting how a lack of legal representation shapes outcomes in deportation proceedings.

CNN reports from a Texas immigration courtroom where children as young as toddlers are required to appear before immigration judges, many without legal representation. The report highlights how US immigration proceedings process young migrant children, renewing debate over the treatment of migrant families and minors in the court system.

Reports from outlets including The 19th News detail how the Trump administration's immigration enforcement is harming children, among them US citizen children affected by deportations and detentions of family members. The coverage highlights psychological distress, family separations and disrupted schooling, renewing criticism of enforcement tactics and prompting debate over the humanitarian costs of the crackdown.