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For over 15 years, we've been at the forefront of protecting unaccompanied immigrant and refugee children worldwide, defending their rights and safety.

[KIND @supportKIND]

$30,335. That's how much a child could face in fees and fines while seeking safety in the U.S.

For children fleeing violence and persecution, these costs create another barrier to protection.

A child's safety should never depend on their ability to pay.
https://t.co/rctXIVndDj

[KIND @supportKIND]

Thank you to @RepMGS and @RepSylviaGarcia for their leadership on this critical oversight.

Children need independent attorneys who can challenge government decisions and protect their rights, free from conflicts of interest.
https://t.co/IMFFUk7V4z

[Mica Rosenberg @micarosenberg]

Over the summer I wrote about Elder Chavez who came to the US by himself and was granted a special legal status for kids abandoned by their parents.

ICE arrested him after a minor traffic stop.

Now nearly a year later, he’s still in detention. 1/
https://t.co/FsUEGf4qES

[KIND @supportKIND]

An 8-year-old boy went to an immigration check-in with his uncle. He left in federal custody, separated from his family.

Immigration enforcement took priority over children's safety and well-being. Children should never be enforcement targets.
https://t.co/rfMr3qOijb

[KIND @supportKIND]

Children seeking protection in the U.S. could face around $30,000 in federal fees and fines, including a proposed $18,000 fine. Mounting debt can increase their risk of exploitation and trafficking.

Read KIND's new report. https://t.co/iOXFseWfzZ

[KIND @supportKIND]

After 281 days in federal custody, a 9-year-old girl returned to El Salvador with her mother, leaving her siblings behind in the U.S.

Prolonged custody and barriers to family reunification are forcing families into impossible choices.
https://t.co/a0MwDMEKTs

[KIND @supportKIND]

HHS is proposing that unaccompanied children be represented by attorneys employed directly by the agency, raising concerns about conflicts of interest, independence, and confidentiality.

Urge HHS to protect independent legal representation for children: https://t.co/KDXyjSV0As

[KIND @supportKIND]

For unaccompanied children in immigration court, independent legal representation is critical.

KIND's Jennifer Podkul spoke with WORLD about proposed changes to legal services and concerns over attorney independence and conflicts of interest.
https://t.co/74VR1M9J0N

[SUDIMER UNAM @SUDIMER_UNAM]

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⚖️ ¡Participa en los Foros Previos del #PremioSentencias2026!

Una sentencia puede cambiar una vida. Te invitamos a participar en los Foros Previos, un encuentro para reflexionar sobre los desafíos y buenas prácticas en la garantía de los derechos en contextos de movilidad.

[ACNUR México @AcnurMexico]

🔴 ¡ESTAMOS EN VIVO!
Acompáñanos en la transmisión de los Foros Previos del #PremioSentencias2026, un espacio para compartir perspectivas, experiencias y reflexiones sobre el acceso a la justicia y los derechos humanos.

🔗 Sigue la transmisión aquí:
https://t.co/ZqbcmFoxKR

[Grupo de Trabajo sobre Política Migratoria | GTPM @GTPM_MX]

Desde 2026, los costos de las tarjetas de residencia temporal y permanente han aumentado, en promedio, 118%.
Para muchas personas y familias el costo para regularizar su situación migratoria puede convertirse en una barrera.

#PPEF2027Migración👇

[KIND @supportKIND]

A 7-year-old appeared in immigration court without an attorney and was ordered to leave the U.S. within 30 days.

As proceedings accelerate, more children face life-altering decisions without legal representation.
https://t.co/qM9hbHfjOM

[End SIJS Backlog Coalition @EndSIJSBacklog]

Yesterday, @NIPNLG, @supportKIND, @PublicCounsel, @LowensteinLLP, and @DWTLaw presented oral arguments on behalf of tens of thousands of SIJS Youth across the country, @carecen_ny and @centrolegal.

[KIND @supportKIND]

Watch KIND's Jason Boyd discuss growing concerns about information sharing between ORR and ICE during a press briefing hosted by Acacia Center for Justice last week.

[KIND @supportKIND]

Children as young as 5 are reportedly being offered $3,000 to leave the U.S., sometimes without an attorney or time to consider the consequences.

A child cannot be expected to understand the legal protections they are giving up.
https://t.co/aVpxQ0gPw6

[KIND @supportKIND]

During Hispanic Heritage Month, KIND was honored by NY Governor Kathy Hochul for our work supporting unaccompanied children.

Marilia Richards accepted the award on behalf of KIND, recognizing the children we serve and our New York team's unwavering dedication. 💙

[KIND @supportKIND]

📣 México discute su Paquete Económico 2027. Junto con @IMUMIDF y @GTPM_MX analizamos el presupuesto y la reforma a la Ley Federal de Derechos.

Trámites migratorios inaccesibles ponen a familias y niñez en mayor riesgo.

Nuestra postura👇
https://t.co/k9lKNKHqZX

[KIND @supportKIND]

What happens when the system moves faster than a child’s case can be properly prepared? KIND's Emily Norman tells us the impact of accelerated asylum interviews and immigration court proceedings.

Learn more: https://t.co/yz6ei46syF

[KIND @supportKIND]

Children in immigration court need independent lawyers whose sole duty is to advocate for them.

AP reports HHS is creating an in-house legal team to represent unaccompanied children, raising serious concerns about independence of counsel and due process.
https://t.co/cytPpM4Udx

[KIND @supportKIND]

Family unity must be central to migration policy.

150+ governments, UN agencies & stakeholders support the GCM Family Unity Initiative. KIND joined partners to help shape Roadmap 2030 and advance family-centered migration pathways.

Learn more: https://t.co/1XfPseusgW