Summary
U.S. authorities have acknowledged that hundreds of immigrant children were kept in federal custody for longer than the legal limit of 20 days. Legal advocates have raised concerns over the children's detention conditions, including issues like inadequate medical care and poor-quality food. A court hearing is scheduled to address these reports.
Key Facts
- Hundreds of immigrant children have been held in U.S. custody beyond the 20-day limit set by a court agreement.
- Some children were detained for over five months, well past the legal limit.
- Legal advocates reported poor conditions, such as bad food and insufficient medical care, including incidents where children were harmed and received delayed medical attention.
- The Trump administration is working to end the legal agreement that established the 20-day detention limit.
- The use of hotels for detention is allowed for up to 72 hours, but some children stayed longer.
- Transportation delays, medical needs, and legal processing were cited as reasons for prolonged detention.
- A court hearing is set with Chief U.S. District Judge Dolly Gee to decide if further court intervention is needed.
