KIND Featured in Gothamist on Unaccompanied Children Facing Immigration Court Without Lawyers

July 31, 2026

Gothamist reports that more than 1,400 unaccompanied children across New York could lose legal assistance as federal funding for representation expires. KIND East Coast Director Emily Norman explains how accelerated asylum interviews, short court timelines, and the potential loss of counsel are making it harder for attorneys to adequately prepare children and protect their due process rights..

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