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Parents are Giving Up Green Card Fights to Get Their Kids Out of Immigrant Jail

As children languish in detention, a federal judge sics an independent watchdog on ICE.

News • 08.18.2026

25 Babies and Toddlers Are in ICE Custody on an Average Day

On an average day under Trump, ICE has 25 children aged 3 or younger in custody. In total, at least 500 babies and toddlers have been detained.

News • 06.09.2026

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