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A $150M contract for migrant kids’ lawyers goes to a Trump-linked Texas firm, raising concerns
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Rebecca Santana, Valerie Gonzalez, Cybele Maynes-Osterman And Ryan J. Foley, Ass , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· August 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information about this contract and its potential impact is available from KSAT 12, a local news source in San Antonio.
Concerns are being raised about a recent contract award. A law firm in Houston will provide legal services to migrant children. This firm has connections to the current administration.
The contract is valued at $150 million. It comes at a time when deportation efforts are increasing. Some groups have expressed worries about the firm's experience in this area of law.
Further information about this contract and its potential impact is available from KSAT 12, a local news source in San Antonio . Details about the contract and the law firm's qualifications can be found through this source.
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Category: local Published: August 5, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Concerns are being raised about a recent contract award. A law firm in Houston will provide legal services to migrant children. This firm has connections to the current administration. The contract…
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