Over 425,000 Kids in U.S. Face Deportation Hearings Without Lawyers
June 29, 2026
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as posted by the channelA new analysis of federal immigration data conducted by the Vera Institute of Justice found that of 751,861 children with pending removal cases, 57% — more than 425,000 children — lack legal representation in immigration court.
Drop Site News contributor Mehr Shehr explains her investigation into children facing immigration court alone — without a lawyer, without an advocate, and increasingly without a chance.
Former judges, attorneys, and advocates describe a system under mounting pressure to move cases quickly, straining due process protections for the most vulnerable. "The scale is alarming. These figures reflect the administration's coordinated effort to pursue its mass deportation scheme," said the Vera Institute's lead data scientist.
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