The Trump administration has proposed new restrictions that would prevent unaccompanied migrant children from receiving court-appointed legal representation in immigration proceedings.
The policy change, announced by the American Immigration Council, targets a longstanding practice allowing children to be represented by attorneys even without a parent or guardian present. The move follows years of legal battles over the rights of migrant minors in U.S. immigration courts.
Critics argue the restriction would weaken due process for vulnerable children, many of whom face deportation without understanding court procedures. The administration has not provided a timeline for implementation, but legal challenges are expected.
