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Lawsuit challenges federal agents' power to interview migrant children

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A local nonprofit has filed a lawsuit against HHS over a recent policy change that reportedly allows federal law enforcement to interview unaccompanied migrant children.

Breakdown
  • A nonprofit filed a lawsuit seeking information on a new policy involving unaccompanied minors.
  • Federal agents, including ICE, have begun interviewing children in shelters without attorneys present. 24s
  • The policy change was not publicly announced or published as required by law. 56s
  • HHS states that sponsors are informed about possible law enforcement interviews and children can access legal counsel. 1m 17s
  • The lawsuit argues the policy may not protect the legal rights of the children involved. 1m 47s
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