United States

Houston nonprofit sues federal agencies to secure legal services for unaccompanied minors

The Galveston-Houston Immigrant Representation Project has sued federal agencies including the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, seeking to restore funding for legal services for unaccompanied children. The lawsuit addresses the non-renewal of a federal contract that supported these services, emphasizing the importance of legal aid for the fair representation of immigrant minors.

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Trump administration takes steps to shut down USAID

The Trump administration has formally announced plans to close the US Agency for International Development (USAID), aiming to cut $54 billion in foreign aid spending. The Department of State and USAID have notified Congress of their intent to reorganize. The move faces criticism for its potential impact on global development and US influence abroad.

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