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New York provides $7.25M for migrant child legal aid

State funding will pay for legal representation for migrant children facing deportation proceedings.

Published Aug 13, 2026, 9:41 AM EDT | WFMZZ

Gov. Kathy Hochul is allocating $7.25 million in taxpayer funds to provide legal representation for migrant children facing deportation. The funding is intended to ensure migrant youth have counsel during removal proceedings.