Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell and 19 other attorneys general filed an amicus brief with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals opposing the Trump Administration’s decision to end federally funded legal services for unaccompanied minor immigrants. The brief stated that legal representation helps the children navigate the immigration system and avoid issues related to child welfare, education, and healthcare. In 2024, 2,370 unaccompanied minors were released to sponsors in Massachusetts, according to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
A group of attorneys general has filed an amicus brief urging the continuation of federally funded legal services for unaccompanied minor immigrants. They argue that removing the funding would lead to significant challenges for legal service providers and leave children without legal support. The brief outlines potential consequences, including children missing valid immigration claims or being unaware of their rights to education and health services, as reported by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Attorneys general from 19 states and the District of Columbia, including Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, have joined together to support legal representation for unaccompanied minor immigrants. They filed an amicus brief with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, asking the court to uphold a district court’s preliminary injunction that would continue federal funding for legal services, as stated by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
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