Lacking federal funds, local groups press to continue legal aid for immigrant children

The Trump administration's decision to pull funding for a network of nonprofits that represent children who crossed the border without parents or legal papers has left immigrant and legal aid groups in Maryland scrambling to continue providing service.

By: Rosanne Skirble

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: September 3, 2026

Words: 1,151

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

Body Text Preview

A legal motion filed in late August, begins this way:

“On the morning of August 6, 2026, in an immigration court in Los Angeles, an unaccompanied child appeared before an immigration judge – facing a Department of Homeland Security attorney and the possibility of removal. The child had no legal representation and appeared on their own.”

This is no anomaly.

That child is one of thousands of unaccompanied immigrant children across the country …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

About

FAQ

Email Us