Judge Blocks Plans To Allow Indefinite Detention Of Migrant Families

The video discusses the indefinite detention of migrant families and children, providing background on the Flores Agreement, which established standards for housing minors. Current rules require the release of children and families within 20 days, but a backlog of immigration cases can delay asylum processes for years. The Trump administration proposed rescinding the 20-day limit, arguing for modernization, but a judge rejected this, stating the government cannot ignore policies it disagrees with.

What was the primary outcome of the 1985 class action lawsuit related to immigration policies?

• The establishment of the Flores Agreement

• The end of all immigration detentions

• The creation of new immigration courts

• The increase in border security funding

What is the current requirement for the release of children and families under the Flores Agreement?

• They must be released within 40 days

• They must be released within 30 days

• They must be released within 20 days

• They must be released within 10 days

What challenge is highlighted due to the backlog of immigration cases?

• Cases are resolved immediately

• Cases can take years to be completed

• Cases are resolved within a year

• Cases are resolved within a month

What did the Trump administration propose regarding the 20-day detention limit?

• To extend it to 30 days

• To rescind it entirely

• To reduce it to 10 days

• To keep it unchanged

How did the judge respond to the Justice Department's argument about modernizing the law?

• The judge requested more evidence

• The judge rejected the argument

• The judge postponed the decision

• The judge agreed with the argument