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Acacia Center for Justice @acaciajustice.org · 3h

A country understands the stories it can see. Some immigrant stories eventually reach the screen. Millions of lives remain outside the frame. Make them visible. To learn more and take action, visit www.unmaskinjustice.org #NewYorkFilmFestival #UnmaskInjustice #immigrantstories

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Acacia Center for Justice @acaciajustice.org · 12h

The fashion industry puts some people under the lights while keeping others out of the public picture. Nobody should have to reach the runway to be safe. To learn more & get involved, visit www.unmaskinjustice.org

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Acacia Center for Justice @acaciajustice.org · 02/10/2026

New policies w/in the immigration court system put due process at risk. Families are reporting to not receive new date & location details in time to appear before an immigration judge. For the full briefing go to @aila.org or click the link 🔗 bit.ly/4yp2UlX

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Acacia Center for Justice @acaciajustice.org · 01/10/2026

More than 2mo passed since the federal gov't let a contract for legal representation for unaccompanied children expire. Members of Congress are demanding answers from the federal govt for its poor planning to protect children's rights & due process. Read the full letter here: bit.ly/4rJMBh2

correa.house.gov

CORREA, 56 COLLEAGUES DEMAND ANSWERS ABOUT THE QUALITY OF REPRESENTATION FOR CHILDREN FACING DEPORTATION ALONE | U.S. Congressman Lou Correa of California

Lou Correa - Congressman of the 46th District of California

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Acacia Center for Justice @acaciajustice.org · 23/09/2026

A 1yo in AZ, w/o an attorney, was told by an immigration judge to file an asylum application days after a federal contract for legal rep expired. A ONE YEAR OLD. So don't ever let yourself feel stupid when things like this are happening. Tell Congress to take action➡️ tinyurl.com/protect-kids

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Acacia Center for Justice @acaciajustice.org · 11/09/2026

If you’re a reporter, researcher, or just a data nerd, have we got news for you! Our new Research & Data page is officially online! 📊 The page will continuously publish deep dives on immigration stats and figures for you to nerd out with us. 🤓 Visit ➡️ acaciajustice.org/research-data/

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Acacia Center for Justice @acaciajustice.org · 10/09/2026

Right now, tens of thousands of unaccompanied kids are at risk of losing the attorneys who have worked to ensure their safety. Take action: Tell Congress to protect #UnaccompaniedChildren ➡️ tinyurl.com/protect-kids Donate to support children’s legal services ➡️ tinyurl.com/4kidsfund

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Acacia Center for Justice @acaciajustice.org · 09/09/2026

Thank you @staceyabrams.com for always giving us hope! Your dedication to teach the public how to take action and participate in democracy for the wellbeing of others is inspiring. Tell Congress to help protect unaccompanied kids ➡️ tinyurl.com/protect-kids

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Acacia Center for Justice @acaciajustice.org · 08/09/2026

For many people today, the years-long wait for protection in the US can be ended by a 5-minute hearing. AP News quotes advocates saying, “valid claims are closed before being adjudicated," & attorneys cautioning, “Due process is being thrown out of the window." tinyurl.com/breakneck-apnews

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Breakneck pace in immigration courts is driving up deportation orders

The Trump administration is packing immigration courtrooms and giving less lead-time on hearings in an effort to clear a decades-long backlog.

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Acacia Center for Justice @acaciajustice.org · 04/09/2026

It's been 75 years since the US helped develop the 1951 Refugee Convention & committed to protecting refugees. Today, we're falling short of this commitment. Find out what can be done on our blog: acaciajustice.org/1951-refugee-conv…

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The promise of the 1951 Refugee Convention

In 1951, leaders worldwide agreed on a fundamental question of our humanity: what do we owe to people forced across borders by violence?

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Acacia Center for Justice @acaciajustice.org · 02/09/2026

Today we mark one-month since the Trump administration terminated the federal contract that ensured more than 20,000 unaccompanied kids had qualified legal representation. Tell Congress kids need an experienced & independent lawyer by their side. Visit ➡️ tinyurl.com/protect-kids

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Acacia Center for Justice @acaciajustice.org · 26/08/2026

Two wks after the Trump administration ended a contract with a nonprofit network of attorneys to represent unaccompanied kids, a judge ordered a 1yo to file an asylum application while he was unrepresented in immigration court. Tell Congress to act NOW to protect children ➡️ tinyurl.com/protect-kids

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Acacia Center for Justice @acaciajustice.org · 24/08/2026

On August 18 an immigration judge ordered a 1yo baby to file an asylum application by their next hearing. This is because the Trump admin ended a contract w/ a network of nonprofit attorneys who represented unaccompanied kids for over 2 decades. For reference, this is what a 1yo baby looks like.

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Acacia Center for Justice @acaciajustice.org · 19/08/2026

Children need experienced and independent immigration attorneys by their side. Los niños necesitan contar con abogados de inmigración experimentados e independientes.

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Acacia Center for Justice @acaciajustice.org · 18/08/2026

Without experienced immigration lawyers by their side, kids like Lily wouldn't have had the chance to reunite with their parents. Kids need trusted and independent legal service providers who can explain the process, protect their rights, and stand beside them in court. 💚 🎥 : @abaprobar

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Acacia Center for Justice @acaciajustice.org · 17/08/2026

Lo que necesitan estos niños no acompañados no es solo un abogado, si no un abogado con la experiencia para tratar a niños con la sensibilidad necesaria. Estos niños merecen protección, debido proceso y la oportunidad de presentar su caso ante un tribunal. 🧸

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Acacia Center for Justice @acaciajustice.org · 12/08/2026

Feels like a no brainer but saying it anyways... Unaccompanied kids need experienced legal service providers by their side. 🧸 Let your members of Congress know ➡️ tinyurl.com/protect-kids

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Acacia Center for Justice @acaciajustice.org · 09/08/2026

Watch our full Witness for Justice storytelling event to hear the experiences of immigration lawyers, volunteer court observers, and more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqiwlyFRbm8

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Acacia Center for Justice @acaciajustice.org · 06/08/2026

Today's reminder: the claim that immigrants are bad for the economy is false. Learn more on our blog: acaciajustice.org/fact-or-fiction-i…

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Acacia Center for Justice @acaciajustice.org · 03/08/2026

The government has no plan in place for unaccompanied children. As early as this week, kids could be expected to show up and face an immigration judge alone. KIDS. 🧸

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Acacia Center for Justice @acaciajustice.org · 02/08/2026

Now, 20,000+ unaccompanied kids across the country are at risk of going to court w/o their trusted attorneys present after Trump allowed a congressionally mandated program providing legal services for unaccompanied kids to expire on Friday. bit.ly/45A6Ljf

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Durbin, Foster decry legal services funding halt for immigrant children

Many immigrant children who arrived in the U.S. without parents are losing their legal representation, Dick Durbin and Bill Foster said.

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Acacia Center for Justice @acaciajustice.org · 02/08/2026

Hoy 20,000+ niños vulnerables corren el riesgo de no tener acceso a los abogados de confianza que los representan. La administración de Trump permitió que se venciera el contrato federal con Acacia Center for Justice y su red de casi 100 proveedores de servicios legales para niños no acompañados.

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Acacia Center for Justice @acaciajustice.org · 01/08/2026

The federal contract of providing unaccompanied children with legal services expired on July 31st, this administration has diverged from every administration — Republican and Democrat — over the past two decades. Unaccompanied children deserve protection, due process, and their day in court. 🧸

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Acacia Center for Justice @acaciajustice.org · 01/08/2026

“ It's just an overall project to railroad kids and not grant them due process that they're deserving of,” said Sierra Kraft, director of Immigrant Children Advocates' Relief Effort. bit.ly/45ydJVT

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NY migrant children face having to go it alone in immigration court

The end of a federal legal services contract for unaccompanied minors leaves more than 1,400 across the state without assistance.

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Acacia Center for Justice @acaciajustice.org · 01/08/2026

Tomorrow more than 20,000+ vulnerable children will be waking up without access to their trusted attorneys. Many of these vulnerable children could be deported to the very countries they fled — countries where they faced violence, trafficking, and other dangerous and untenable situations.

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Acacia Center for Justice @acaciajustice.org · 31/07/2026

“They are clearly trying to destroy the program by grinding down the financial health of nonprofits. We’ve seen layoffs and furloughs, and we will see a lot more of that if these invoices aren’t paid,” said Michael Lukens, the executive director of the Amica Center. bit.ly/4h419os

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Thousands of migrant children in the US could face new deportation risks as legal aid deal expires

Migrant children who came to the U.S. alone could soon face immigration court without legal representation.

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Acacia Center for Justice @acaciajustice.org · 31/07/2026

🚨 The contract to defend unaccompanied children ends TODAY, gutting due process 20,000+ kids. Having a legal service provider by their side can make the difference in whether a child is heard or deported. Tell Congress to protect kids ➡️ tinyurl.com/protect-kids

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Acacia Center for Justice @acaciajustice.org · 31/07/2026

A 12yo girl survived labor trafficking since she was 5. A deaf, autistic boy was kidnapped on his journey here—his mom finally rescued him. The federal contract that funds legal aid for 20,000+ unaccompanied kids expires Friday, organizations say they’ll have to shut down. bit.ly/4fIpD46

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Thousands of migrant children risk being left without lawyers: ‘They want to put them into the deportation machinery’

Funding cuts could leave minors, from infants to teenagers, to navigate complex legal proceedings and face immigration judges on their own

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Acacia Center for Justice @acaciajustice.org · 29/07/2026

A child cannot be expected to navigate immigration court alone, yet that is exactly what will happen starting this Saturday if the Trump administration succeeds in dismantling these legal services. Tell Congress to honor its promise to protect unaccompanied children: tinyurl.com/protect-kids

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Acacia Center for Justice @acaciajustice.org · 29/07/2026

Since 2003, protecting unaccompanied children and funding legal services for them has had bipartisan support. But after July 31, these kids — some too young to speak — face the real possibility of going into immigration court alone. Tell Congress to protect kids ➡️ tinyurl.com/protect-kids

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Acacia Center for Justice @acaciajustice.org · 27/07/2026

In just 5️⃣ days, HHS-funded contracts supporting legal services for unaccompanied immigrant children are set to expire on July 31. This could leave approximately 20,000 vulnerable children without an attorney or a clear path forward in immigration court. Read more here: bit.ly/4vTjhoG

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Acacia Center for Justice @acaciajustice.org · 22/07/2026

🧸 Tens of thousands of children - some too young to speak - will be forced to navigate a complex immigration system alone because the administration refuses to pay for the legal support Congress approved. Tell Congress to protect unaccompanied children ➡️ tinyurl.com/protect-kids

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Acacia Center for Justice @acaciajustice.org · 13/07/2026

Join us as we work towards a fairer, more humane immigration system: acaciajustice.org/get-involved/?utm…

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Acacia Center for Justice @acaciajustice.org · 07/07/2026

BREAKING: Acacia now has merch! All proceeds support our work to defend the rights of immigrant communities 💚 🌱 🔗 To grab your own merch today, visit tinyurl.com/ACJmerch 🎨 Art is by Natalie Bui: www.nataliebui.com

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Acacia Center for Justice @acaciajustice.org · 07/07/2026

Your daily reminder that immigrant kids are kids too! They belong in school and on playgrounds, not detention centers. 🧸

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Acacia Center for Justice @acaciajustice.org · 06/07/2026

Bright spots like these remind us that our efforts matter, that we're not alone, AND that we still have work to do. There are countless ways to help safeguard justice. Find yours: acaciajustice.org/get-involved/?utm…

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Acacia Center for Justice @acaciajustice.org · 04/07/2026

In-depth reporting from the Texas Tribune outlines the ways in which this administration has been meticulously chipping away at the laws of this country to strip unaccompanied children of their rights to have a meaningful and fair process. 🔗 bit.ly/4wnKH6P

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Acacia Center for Justice @acaciajustice.org · 29/06/2026

“I was 2 weeks old when my family was incarcerated. Because of that trauma that I suffered — that has been with me my entire life — I am here to help those, especially the children, whose lives are being affected as we speak.” bit.ly/4bjG99p

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Activists demand closure of South Texas migrant detention center

Completing a pilgrimage from a World War II internment camp in Crystal City, activists said history is repeating itself with family detentions at the Dilley facility.

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Acacia Center for Justice @acaciajustice.org · 24/06/2026

Unaccompanied children arrive at our border seeking safety for a variety of reasons, including due to their queer identity. Thanks to the great work by Legal Services for Children - San Francisco, Elias was able to receive the legal representation they needed to remain safely in the U.S. 🌈

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Acacia Center for Justice @acaciajustice.org · 09/06/2026

@governor.ca.gov has had TWO opportunities to include CHIRP in the CA budget & he hasn't. This critical program ensures unaccompanied immigrant children receive the legal & social services they need to thrive. Take action #SaveCHIRP here ▶️ tinyurl.com/CHIRP2 CC: @govpressoffice.gov.ca.gov

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Acacia Center for Justice @acaciajustice.org · 01/06/2026

🗣️ LOUDER FOR @governor.ca.gov IN THE BACK! CHIRP provides legal & social services to unaccompanied immigrant children in California, but the program is being defunded. Help #SaveCHIRP ▶️ tinyurl.com/CHIRP2 CC: @govpressoffice.gov.ca.gov

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Acacia Center for Justice @acaciajustice.org · 01/06/2026

Our network of legal service providers, like Estrella del Paso, help unaccompanied immigrant children everyday and make sure they get the legal support they need to navigate life-altering proceedings with dignity. 💚

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Acacia Center for Justice @acaciajustice.org · 31/05/2026

Hey @governor.ca.gov listen to our case workers and attorneys on the ground and renew funding for CHIRP for unaccompanied immigrant kids! Now is the time to protect kids and renew funding for CHIRP. Take action to #SaveCHIRP here ▶️ bit.ly/4dvUv8k CC: @govpressoffice.gov.ca.gov

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