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 are the conditions under which immigrant children can be detained according to the 1997 Flores Agreement?

What is the new deadline for ICE to release children from detention, and what are the implications of this deadline?