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Trump administration asks Texas for help providing legal services to immigrant kids facing deportation
Summary by Terrell Hills News Editorial Desk Lomi Kriel, The Texas Tribune and ProPublica , as published by San Antonio Current (alt-weekly)
· July 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further details about this unusual request are available from KSAT 12, a local news source in San Antonio. A request for assistance has been made by the Trump administration to Texas.
A request for assistance has been made by the Trump administration to Texas. The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking help in providing legal services to immigrant children who are facing deportation.
The request was made to the leader of a Texas state commission that typically aids with criminal defense for low-income individuals. This commission is tasked with helping Texans who cannot afford legal representation.
Further details about this unusual request are available from KSAT 12, a local news source in San Antonio.
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Category: government Published: July 4, 2026 Source: San Antonio Current (alt-weekly) Reading time: 1 min
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