More than 24,000 to 25,000 unaccompanied immigrant children in the United States are at risk of losing legal representation after a federal contract funding nonprofit legal services expires. According to nonprofits cited by Times of India and a separate NPR report, the contract ends on Friday, and some organizations say they cannot continue providing legal help to these children without the federal funds. Without that support, the children may face complex immigration proceedings without attorneys, raising concerns that many could be forced to navigate the process alone. Both sources describe the change as leaving children vulnerable as they confront potential deportation. The reports also indicate that the number of affected children is in the mid–20,000s, with estimates slightly differing by outlet. The situation centers on the end of federal financing for contracted legal access, rather than a change in the children’s underlying status. Nonprofits warn the cutoff could trigger a broader “deportation crisis” for minors who rely on the services to understand their cases and pursue legal options.