The Trump administration has announced tougher security measures for sponsors of migrant children, requiring all adult members of a household to be fingerprinted prior to a minor's release from federal custody. This policy, reminiscent of earlier measures, aims to tighten the vetting of sponsors amidst concerns over the protection of migrant children and security lapses. Critics highlight that these onerous requirements could deter undocumented sponsors from stepping forward, thereby worsening existing overcrowding in shelters and complicating the reunification process for children with family members in the U.S.
The Trump administration has intensified security requirements for sponsors of migrant children, potentially hindering their release from federal custody and reunification with family in the U.S.
Immigration advocates argue that stricter vetting processes may exacerbate overcrowding in shelters, while security lapses in protecting migrant children have drawn significant criticism.
Under the new policy announced by the Office of Refugee Resettlement, fingerprinting of all adult household members is now mandatory before a child can be released.
The updated restrictions echo a 2018 rule, raising fears among undocumented sponsors that they could face deportation if they come forward to claim responsibility for minors.
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