Legal aid groups received notice from the Trump Administration's Department of Justice that they can return to immigration courts and detention centers after a stop-work order was rescinded. This abrupt decision follows a lawsuit by nine nonprofits challenging the initial order to cut federally funded legal programs aimed at providing assistance to detainees and minors. Advocates see this as a victory for due process in immigration proceedings. The reinstated services, funded at $28 million, are critical for offering legal support and information in multiple states, particularly for vulnerable populations like children.
In a significant legal shift, the Trump Administration's Department of Justice has overturned a previous order halting legal aid services in immigration courts.
This decision is heralded as a major victory for due process, indicating a temporary reprieve from the administration's stricter policies.
The program, which has received $28 million in funding, aids detainees and minors, providing crucial information and legal representation.
Legal aid attorneys argue that Congress had already allocated funds, calling the pausing of the program a 'hasty and pretextual attack' on immigration.
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