Summary
The Trump administration has ended an $11 million contract with Catholic Charities in Miami that provided shelter for migrant children who arrive in the U.S. without adults. The Department of Health and Human Services said the contract ended because fewer unaccompanied children are entering the country.
Key Facts
- The contract was between the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) and Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami.
- Catholic Charities helped house immigrant children who came to the U.S. alone.
- The contract cancellation was announced in late March.
- HHS said the reason for ending the contract was a drop in the number of unaccompanied migrant children.
- The Trump administration is consolidating unused facilities as part of efforts to stop illegal entry and child smuggling.
- The decision comes during a public disagreement between President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV.
- Catholic Charities and HHS did not provide additional comments when contacted.
- The contract had been in place for many years before this change.
