ICE is arresting some relatives seeking custody of migrant children, Texas Tribune reports
The Texas Tribune reports that information from federal child-shelter sponsor checks has helped ICE arrest relatives trying to take custody of unaccompanied children, leaving some children in shelters for months longer. (sources: Wired Politics, acf.gov, www.texastribune.org)
ICE has been detaining relatives who seek to become sponsors for unaccompanied migrant children. This practice is linked to increased lengths of stay for these children in shelters.
- ICE is using data broker tools to identify unaccompanied minors and potential sponsors.
- Detentions of prospective sponsors have been reported, affecting the custody process for migrant children.
- Children in federal shelters are experiencing longer stays as a result of these detentions.
Why it matters
This situation raises concerns about the welfare of unaccompanied minors and the implications for family reunification efforts.
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