3-year-old immigrant suffered alleged sex abuse during months in federal custody...
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As the sun sets, migrants wait outside a gate in the border fence to enter into El Paso, Texas, to be processed by Border Patrol, May 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton, File) Pigeons fly over the Rio Grande river and the Paso del Norte bridge that connects Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, and El Paso, Texas, Jan. 19, 2025, in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico.
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Main Idea: A 3-year-old girl was kept in federal custody for months, and her father says delays under the Department of Health and Human Services helped leave her open to alleged sexual abuse before a federal court case forced her release.
Key Points:
- The girl was separated from her mother after crossing the border and was placed in foster care under the federal refugee office.
- Her father says repeated delays kept him from getting her back faster, including slow steps for fingerprints, a home visit, and a DNA test.
- Court filings say the child reported abuse in foster care, and the alleged attacker was removed from the program.
- Lawyers filed a habeas petition in federal court, and the girl was released to her father two days later.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
Longer federal custody can raise taxpayer costs and leave immigrant children at greater risk of harm.
Positive Impact
Federal court orders may push HHS to release children faster and protect families.
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- Federal courtgovernment agency or bodyMajorEvaluated
Habeas litigation in federal court helped force the child’s release and is a key mechanism in the story.
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His administration’s immigration detention rules and custody delays are a central driver of the story.
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Mentioned for arresting some sponsors during the release process, contributing to the broader detention system.
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Lawyer for the child, quoted explaining the abuse and the need for legal intervention.
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