The Texas courtroom where toddlers face immigration judges
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- Migrant children as young as 2 are appearing in immigration court, often without legal representation.
- In a Texas courtroom, a 13-year-old Honduran boy named Angel was denied asylum and broke down in tears.
- The Trump administration let a $200 million contract for legal services expire, leaving many children without lawyers.
- Immigration hearings are being fast-tracked, causing confusion and stress for vulnerable children.
- Children frequently do not understand court proceedings, and due process protections are being undermined.
- Some children are opting for voluntary departure with a $3,000 stipend offered by DHS.
- Organizations like ProBar have launched hotlines to assist children, but resources are limited.
- Advocates argue that the system violates children's rights to safety and legal protection.