Trump officials sending undocumented children to Texas sparks fears of mass deportation
Exclusive: Nearly 90% of children in federal custody being directed to GOP-controlled state that has unlicensed facilities and low legal representation rates
TL;DR
- A majority of unaccompanied undocumented children with new immigration court cases are being sent to Texas.
- In July and August, almost 80% and over 90% of these children, respectively, were sent to Texas.
- Texas facilities for these children are unlicensed, and legal representation rates are low.
- Immigrant advocates fear the facilities are being used as a 'deportation churn-out factory'.
- The shift to Texas occurs despite the state's refusal to provide state licensing for care providers.
- Experts suggest the administration is preparing for mass apprehension and deportation of children.
- ORR officials are seeking contracts for 'emergency influx facilities' despite low operational capacity.
- Concerns exist about potential conflicts of interest with contractors providing legal services.