A recent memo from the Department of Interior has allowed legal service providers to resume their work assisting unaccompanied migrant children, overturning a directive issued by the previous administration. The memo, which was obtained by a reliable source, stated that all activities can now continue without providing a specific reason for the change.
Earlier this week, the Trump administration had ordered legal service providers working with unaccompanied migrant children to halt their services, causing distress among organizations representing these vulnerable children. This sudden reversal had created uncertainty and concern within the community of legal service providers.
For groups like the Acacia Center for Justice, a nonprofit organization that supports thousands of children, the lifting of the stop-work order brought a sense of relief. The executive director of the Acacia Center for Justice, Shaina Aber, expressed gratitude for the decision and emphasized the importance of upholding the basic due process rights of these children.
Aber highlighted the critical role that legal service providers play in safeguarding the rights and well-being of children seeking safety. The partnership with the Department of Health and Human Services will be crucial in ensuring that these essential services are fully restored without any future disruptions or delays.
This development marks a positive step forward for the legal community dedicated to assisting unaccompanied migrant children at the US-Mexico border. With the resumption of their work, these legal service providers can continue their vital mission of advocating for the rights and protection of vulnerable children in need.
