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A $150M contract for migrant kids’ lawyers goes to a Trump-linked Texas firm, raising concerns
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· August 9, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The firm, based in Houston, will receive $150 million for its services.
A Texas law firm has been awarded a contract to provide legal representation to migrant children. The firm, based in Houston, will receive $150 million for its services. This development has raised concerns among legal aid groups that have previously represented these children.
The contract was awarded by the Trump administration, which has ties to the law firm. However, the firm has little experience in immigration law, prompting warnings that migrant children may be more vulnerable to deportation. Further details about the contract and its implications are available from the source.
The decision comes as the Trump administration increases its deportation efforts nationwide.
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Category: local Published: August 9, 2026 Source: MyRGV.com (The Monitor) - All News Reading time: 1 min
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