DHS Report: ICE Loses Track of 291,000 Migrant Children Under Kamala Harris

Aug 20, 2024, 06:29 PM

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Inspector General has released a report indicating that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has lost track of a significant number of unaccompanied migrant children. According to the report, more than 32,000 children are unaccounted for, raising concerns about their safety from trafficking, exploitation, or forced labor. The report highlights challenges faced by ICE in monitoring these children after their release from DHS or Health and Human Services (HHS) custody, with many missing court dates. Furthermore, the report suggests that the total number of unaccounted migrant children could be as high as 291,000 as of May 2024, a figure significantly higher than previously reported. The Biden administration, particularly Vice President Kamala Harris, who has been tasked with overseeing border issues, faces criticism over the handling of this situation.