# Children face higher deportation risk as US legal aid deal expires

A US legal support program for immigrant children has expired, leaving unaccompanied minors without crucial representation in deportation proceedings. The deal's lapse removes a key safeguard, increasing the likelihood that vulnerable children will be ordered removed. This matters because it directly raises the threat of deportation for thousands of young migrants.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/31/children-face-higher-threat-of-us-deportation-as-legal-support-deal-expires?traffic_source=rss) — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:11:57 +0000
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/6/us-military-families-face-deportation-after-immigration-protection-ends?traffic_source=rss) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 06:09:50 +0000