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US courts speed up migrant child hearings as deportation risk rises
Politics
Published on 28 April 2026
Lawyers warn rushed cases leave children unready
The Trump administration is pushing US immigration courts to accelerate hearings for migrant children in custody, aiming to clear cases faster. Legal representatives argue children need more time to prepare and access relief, saying the rushed timeline could weaken their chances and increase the likelihood of deportation for young migrants.
- Immigration courts are accelerating hearings for migrant children
- Officials say the goal is resolving cases faster
- Lawyers argue kids need more time to prepare legal claims
- Faster proceedings may increase deportation risk
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