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Hochul, Mamdani and James announce $7.25M for legal aid to 1,400 unaccompanied immigrant children after federal contract lapse
Aug 12 joint Albany appearance: Hochul, Mamdani and AG James announced $7.25M via the Office for New Americans (coalition led by the Hispanic Federation) to fund legal representation for ~1,400 unaccompanied immigrant children in active removal proceedings, including 250+ currently detained, after the Trump administration let the federal Acacia Center legal-services contract expire Jul 31. The trio also criticized ICE's new G.L.O.V.E. biometric device. Corroborated by City & State: https://www.cityandstateny.com/politics/2026/08/hochul-mamdani-united-against-ice-pledge-legal-funding-migrant-children/415376/
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Source: Governor's Office / City & State · Aug 13, 2026 · Credibility Tier 1 · Permalink https://reviewhochul.com/news/hochul-725m-unaccompanied-minors-legal-aid-aug-2026
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