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Illustration of a young child sitting with legal representative in immigration court.

Chicago nonprofits serving Unaccompanied minors face federal funding cuts after months of accelerated court hearings

September 18, 2026

This summer, Chicago-based legal representatives for unaccompanied minors confront slashed budgets after the federal government let a contract lapse — a move that comes after months of fast-tracked immigration hearings.

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Lives in the Balance

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  • Nebraska
  • New York
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A Carnegie-Knight Journalism Collaboration

Published in 2026 by Focal Point.
How to republish this Creative Commons work.

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215 University Place, Syracuse, NY 13244