Our Rescue Awarded $158 Million Contract for Immigrant Children Legal Representation

Why it matters locally: While the contract is national, California, with its significant population of unaccompanied immigrant children, will likely see the impact of these legal services as children are processed through federal immigration systems within the state.

WASHINGTON – Our Rescue, a Utah-based organization, has received a $158 million contract to provide legal representation for unaccompanied immigrant children. The contract designates Our Rescue to deliver legal services to these minors. Activist Tim Ballard founded Our Rescue. The organization previously operated under the name Operation Underground Railroad. Our Rescue states it assists law enforcement with sting operations and aids survivors of human trafficking.