# Trump admin to assign government lawyers to migrant kids cases

The Trump administration is assigning government lawyers to represent unaccompanied migrant children. Critics say this could increase deportation risks. The U.S. Health and Human Services Department announced the move in the Federal Register.

https://laist.com/news/politics/trump-administration-to-assign-government-lawyers-to-migrant-kids-cases-worrying-advocates

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