Congress caved on ICE funding, but can still act to protect detained children
Summary
Congress agreed to fund ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement), but there is still a chance to protect children held in detention. Removing the Flores agreement would eliminate important protections that prevent children from being kept detained for a long time without limits.Key Facts
- Congress has approved funding for ICE.
- The Flores agreement sets rules to protect children in government detention.
- Removing Flores would stop these protections.
- Without Flores, children could be detained indefinitely.
- The article suggests Congress can still take action to protect detained children.
- The focus is on child welfare in immigration detention centers.
- ICE is responsible for detaining immigrants, including children.
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