💨 Abstract

In 2025, attorneys for immigrant children reported deplorable conditions in U.S. detention facilities, including lack of hygiene, medical care, and overcrowding, which have led to mental health issues and deaths. The Trump administration seeks to end the Flores Settlement Agreement, which mandates basic rights and services for detained children. Critics argue that terminating the agreement will remove vital oversight and accountability, leading to further rights violations and abuse.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff