Immigrant Kids Remain In ICE Detention Despite Deadline To Free Them

The transcript discusses the legal and ethical challenges surrounding the detention of immigrant families by ICE amid the COVID-19 pandemic. A federal judge ordered the release of children held for over three weeks, but ICE has not complied, citing the need for parental consent. Advocates criticize ICE's refusal to release families together, calling it cruel and unethical. Judge Dolly Gee's ruling highlights the prolonged detention of children beyond legal limits. The transcript also covers the health risks in detention facilities, with COVID-19 cases reported. Recommendations include releasing families as units and using electronic monitoring to ensure compliance.

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