White House Reopens Trump-Era Facility For Migrant Children

The Biden administration has reopened a revamped migrant facility in Texas to shelter children aged 13 to 17, aligning with the Flores Agreement. The process involves Customs and Border Protection (CBP) apprehending children at the border, who are then moved to Health and Human Services (HHS) facilities. The Biden administration aims to avoid the family separations seen under Trump. However, there is criticism from the ACLU and Democrats like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who express concerns about repeating past mistakes.

What changes have been made to the facility in Texas that has been reopened by the Biden administration?

What is the policy regarding the detention of minors in immigration custody as per the Flores agreement?

What are the intended next steps for children after they are placed in facilities run by Health and Human Services?

How does the Biden administration's approach to handling migrant children differ from that of the previous administration?

What concerns have been raised by advocacy groups regarding the treatment of migrant children?