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Estrella del Paso shuts down legal services program for unaccompanied migrant children as Trump ends funding
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk Cindy Ramirez , as published by El Paso Matters
· August 1, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the shutdown and its impact are available from El Paso Matters, including a video statement from the executive director of Estrella del Paso.
Estrella del Paso has shut down its program providing legal services to unaccompanied migrant children. The decision was made after the Trump administration failed to reimburse the organization for its services. This shutdown leaves more migrant children without legal representation.
Estrella del Paso is one of many groups nationwide that offer such services under a federal contract. Further details about the shutdown and its impact are available from El Paso Matters, including a video statement from the executive director of Estrella del Paso.
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Category: local Published: August 1, 2026 Source: El Paso Matters Reading time: 1 min
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