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 Migrant Youth Class Action Holds Government Accountable, Sparking Landmark Reforms
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Migrant Youth Class Action Holds Government Accountable, Sparking Landmark Reforms

In January 2024, the district court granted preliminary approval of three groundbreaking settlements to resolve the remainder of the Lucas R. case. These settlement agreements will provide new resources and protections by expanding the rights of three classes of youth in immigration custody: (1) youth with disabilities, (2) youth prescribed psychotropic medication, and (3) youth who seek assistance for legal counsel. The settlements not only represent much-needed reform, they also highlight the power youth hold when they share their stories and use their experiences to hold accountable those in power.

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