Recent welfare checks conducted by immigration agents on unaccompanied minors have alarmed advocates, fearing these visits are pretexts for deportations. DHS claims the checks ensure childrenâs safety, yet many minors are reportedly being removed from sponsors and placed in federal custody. Advocates highlight cases where these actions lead to childrenâs exploitation, increasing fear and trauma. Criticism centers on the narrative that these measures prioritize child protection while actually disrupting the lives of vulnerable populations, creating a chilling effect that drives immigrants further underground.
When immigration agents began conducting welfare checks on unaccompanied minors, advocates feared these visits were a guise for deportation efforts targeting the children and their sponsors.
Department of Homeland Security officials state these welfare checks aim to ensure unaccompanied children are safe, yet advocates argue they often lead to exploitation and further trauma.
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