Unaccompanied Children in US Custody: A Crisis of Inaction and Deception The recent mobilization by over 50 legal organizations to free hundreds of unaccompanied children from immigration custody has shed light on a crisis that has been unfolding under the radar for far too long.
The Trump administration's handling of these vulnerable minors has been marked by increasing restrictions, draconian policies, and outright deception.
One striking aspect of this crisis is the contrast between the administration's rhetoric on child welfare and its actual policies.