ICE Has New Deadline To Release Children, Possibly Separating Families

The transcript discusses the dilemma faced by ICE regarding the release of children in detention centers amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Parents are forced to choose between releasing their children to sponsors or staying together in detention, risking exposure to the virus. Judge Dolly Gee ordered the release of children, citing the Flores Agreement, but extended the deadline. Advocates argue that releasing children without their parents constitutes family separation. ICE claims compliance with court orders and CDC guidelines, despite over 900 COVID-19 cases in facilities. Advocates urge for family release to prevent further separation.

What difficult choice do parents in ICE detention centers face regarding their children?

• Whether to apply for asylum or return to their home country.

• Whether to allow their children to be released to sponsors or keep them in detention.

• Whether to send their children to school or keep them at home.

• Whether to seek legal representation or represent themselves.

What did Judge Dolly Gee order in late June regarding children in detention centers?

• To separate children from their parents permanently.

• To detain children for longer periods.

• To release children from detention centers due to COVID-19 risks.

• To increase the number of detention centers.

According to the Flores Agreement, how long can immigrant children be detained?

• No more than 20 days.

• Up to 6 months.

• Indefinitely, as long as conditions are met.

• Only until their parents are released.

What is the main concern of advocates regarding the release of children from ICE facilities?

• That children will be sent back to their home countries.

• That children will be released without their parents, leading to family separation.

• That children will not have access to education.

• That children will not receive proper medical care.

What is the current status of COVID-19 cases in ICE facilities according to the agency dashboard?

• All cases have been resolved.

• There are more than 900 cases.

• There are no reported cases.

• The number of cases is decreasing rapidly.