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immigration2 hours ago•4 min saved

Utah's Our Rescue lands a $244M contract to coordinate immigrant-child legal aid, drawing questions about qualifications

The Department of Health and Human Services awarded Utah-based Our Rescue a contract worth up to $244 million over up to five years to arrange qualified legal representation for about 24,000 unaccompanied immigrant and refugee children. Critics say the group, known for anti-trafficking work, is “wholly unqualified” to provide immigration defense and lacks a national network of immigrant-law attorneys. Our Rescue is led by a former top ICE/DHS official; the arrangement follows a period of funding shifts for the program and could face administrative or legal challenges. The contract also comes after the organization’s predecessor, OUR, faced controversy and restructuring.

via The Salt Lake Tribune|

#controversy #hhs-contract #immigration

immigration10 months ago•4 min saved

U.S. Offers Cash to Unaccompanied Migrant Teens for Voluntary Departure

The Department of Homeland Security is offering unaccompanied children in the immigration system a 'voluntary' return option with a $2,500 incentive, raising concerns among legal experts about children waiving their rights and potential exploitation, amid unverified reports of coercive practices.

via LAist|

#dhs #immigration #immigration-policy

politics11 months ago•9 min saved

Judge halts deportation of Guatemalan children amid U.S. plans

The Trump administration attempted to deport up to 600 unaccompanied migrant children to Guatemala during a holiday weekend, prompting legal action that temporarily halted the removals. The incident raised concerns about violations of protections under the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act, and highlighted ongoing political and legal controversies surrounding immigration policies, Trump's health, and public health leadership. The situation underscores tensions between law enforcement actions and legal safeguards for vulnerable populations.

via Letters from an American | Heather Cox Richardson|

#guatemala #immigration-law #legal-intervention

law-and-immigration11 months ago•1 min saved

Judge halts deportation of Guatemalan children in US custody

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deporting 10 unaccompanied Guatemalan children, citing potential violations of US laws and concerns over their safety if returned to Guatemala. The order halts deportations for 14 days pending a hearing, amid legal challenges from advocacy groups who argue the removals could expose children to harm.

via The Guardian|

#deportation #guatemala #immigration-law

immigration2 years ago•2 min saved

South Africa Foils Trafficking Attempt: Rescues Over 400 Unaccompanied Children from Zimbabwe

South African border officials intercepted over 400 young children from Zimbabwe who were traveling unaccompanied on buses, suspecting them of being trafficked. However, an organization representing foreign nationals in South Africa suggests that the children were likely visiting their parents who work in South Africa for the end-of-year holidays. The buses were sent back to Zimbabwe. South Africa has seen a significant influx of Zimbabweans over the years due to economic turmoil in their home country.

via The Associated Press|

#border-control #immigration #south-africa

immigration3 years ago•2 min saved

Tragic Death of Migrant Teen in US Custody

A 17-year-old migrant boy from Honduras died in the custody of a Florida facility sheltering unaccompanied minors for the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Refugee Resettlement. The Honduran government has requested an investigation into the case. The facility is run by the Gulf Coast Jewish Family and Community Services, Inc. and is regulated by the federal Office of Refugee Resettlement. The cause of death is under investigation, and due to privacy and safety reasons, ORR cannot share further information on individual cases of children who have been in their care.

via NBC News|

#florida #hhs #immigration