Agency providing legal help to immigrant kids forced to shut doors amid Trump administration cuts

By: Anita Wadhwani

Outlets: Tennessee Lookout

Published: July 28, 2026

Words: 487

Last Updated: 6 days, 10 hours ago

Body Text Preview

Hundreds of immigrant children in Tennessee will soon lose access to their attorneys as a result of the Trump administration’s decision to withhold legal grant payments and end long-time contracts.

Mid-South Immigration Advocates serves about 400 children — ranging from infants to teens — who entered the U.S. without a parent or legal guardian and remain in Tennessee in federal custody or with family or sponsors.

On Friday, it announced it is closing its …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

About

FAQ

Email Us