The Trump administration has issued a suspension work order for businesses that provide legal representation to thousands of unaccompanied immigrant children.
In a memo obtained by Hill, the Ministry of Home Affairs informed that “the government here directs the company to cease all work related to contract scope 140D0422C0009.” ”
The letter also directed Acacia to “stop the order of all services and consumables” and to immediately notify him of the subcontracting order in order.
The interior department did not cite specific reasons for the order, but “it should not be misunderstood as a sign of a company's poor performance, as it is implemented because of a cause outside your control.” He said.
President Trump has been key to immigration in the second term, including the elimination of certain government services, such as the CBP One app used to apply for asylum. The doctrine was cracked down.
According to executive director Shaina Aber, Acacia's unaccompanied children programme provides legal services to more than 26,000 children released or released to refugee resettlement custody. It's there.
Aber said the program protects children from human trafficking, helps immigration courts run more smoothly, and “guarantee the degree of legitimate processes and allows children to navigate the immigration system alone to the rights and legal aspects. I will make sure I understand my obligations.”
She condemned the order to stop work in a statement in response to the administration's letter.
“The administration's decision to suspend this program undermines legitimate processes, disproportionately affecting vulnerable children, putting children who have already experienced severe trauma at risk of further harm and exploitation. There is,” Aber wrote.
“We are ready to work with the Ministry of Health and Human Services to review these critical services and quickly recover, so that acacia and partners can continue to support vulnerable children.” She continued.
Rebecca Beitsch contributed.
