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Democratic lawmakers are pressing the Department of Health and Human Services over its handling of legal representation for migrant children in US custody. The push focuses on whether the agency is ensuring detained minors have access to attorneys, amid ongoing scrutiny of immigration enforcement and care of unaccompanied children.
- 2Migrant children protest after police clear Ceuta beach camp●Migrant children protest after police clear beach camp in Ceuta https://www. aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2 026/9/28/mig
Migrant children in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta have taken to the streets to protest after police cleared their makeshift beach camp. The children, whose camp was dispersed amid heavy rainfall, are demanding adequate shelter from the authorities. The clearance and ensuing protests highlight the ongoing migrant situation at the Spanish-Moroccan border, where people gather in hopes of crossing into mainland Spain.
- 3Kenya church calls for protection of refugee and migrant minors▼Kenya: Church urges protection for refugee and migrant minors
The Catholic Church in Kenya has urged stronger protection for refugee and migrant children, calling on authorities and communities to safeguard unaccompanied and vulnerable minors from exploitation and abuse. The appeal highlights the plight of young people displaced across the Horn of Africa, many of whom arrive in Kenya without family support. Kenya hosts a large refugee population, mainly in Dadaab and Kakuma camps.
- 4Children 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.
- 5Genoa protest over North African crime sparks security debate●Italian grandparents, fathers, mothers, and children protest in Genoa on crimes committed by criminal North African inva
Families including grandparents and children marched in Genoa to protest crimes attributed to North African migrants, with demonstrators saying residents are afraid to walk in the city's historic centre and demanding the Italian state finally resolve a situation they say has persisted for years. The demonstration has drawn wide attention in Italy, fuelling debate over migration policy and urban security.
- 6Legal 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.