The recent appointment of Mellissa Harper, a seasoned immigration enforcement officer, to the Office of Refugee Resettlement has alarmed advocates concerned about the implications for unaccompanied migrant children. This shift suggests a potential return to practices where identifying information about children and their sponsors may be shared with ICE, undermining the humanitarian focus previously emphasized by the agency. With historical precedence during the Trump administration impacting the trust in the system, experts fear that the protective boundaries put in place may be jeopardized, risking the safety of vulnerable children seeking refuge in the U.S.
The appointment of Mellissa Harper, an immigration enforcement officer, to lead the ORR raises concerns about potential information sharing regarding unaccompanied migrant children.
Experts worry that archives from the Office of Refugee Resettlement may once again be used for immigration enforcement against those seeking refuge.
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