Trump Admin Puts Migrant Kids on 'Deportation Assembly Line,' Attorneys Say
A DOJ official said that all cases were decided in accordance with applicable law.
The Trump administration's immigration policies for unaccompanied immigrant children have been likened to a "deportation assembly line" by a lawsuit filed by six legal aid organizations. These organizations argue that children are being given minimal notice, often as little as 24 hours, before asylum interviews and are being rushed through removal proceedings.
The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Maryland, reveals a concerning shift in the administration's approach, with asylum cases accelerated and court processing deadlines tightened. This alleged new process at USCIS and EOIR has raised concerns about the rights of unaccompanied children, who often arrive in the U.S. without parents or guardians and speak little English.
The complaint asserts that these changes contravene the guarantees set forth by Congress for unaccompanied children, who are entitled to a system that meets their unique needs.
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