"Legal Challenges and Care Mandates for Migrant Children at US Border"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
A Federal District Court judge has ruled that the U.S. government must promptly provide safe housing for migrant children who cross into the country unlawfully, rather than leaving them in unsafe open-air sites along the border. The decision, which takes immediate effect, establishes that minors at these sites are in the legal custody of the Department of Homeland Security and are entitled to certain rights and protections, regardless of formal processing. This ruling is expected to impact thousands of children and may require U.S. Customs and Border Protection to allocate additional resources to handle the influx of migrants.