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Original Date Announced
May 22, 2025The DOJ filed a motion in the Central District of California to terminate the Flores Settlement Agreement, which provides protections for migrant children who are detained in government custody after crossing into the United States either alone or with their families. In its motion, the DOJ claims termination is appropriate because of "the promulgation of regulations incorporating the goals of the FSA," as well as the Supreme Court's decision in Garland v. Aleman-Gonzalez.
The first Trump Administration unsuccessfully attempted to terminate the Flores Settlement in 2019.
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Trump 2.0 [ID #1771]
2025.05.22 Government Motion to Terminate Flores SettlementCurrent Status
NoneOriginal Trump Policy Status
Status: Final/Actual In LitigationTrump Administration Actions: Change in Practice Program TerminationAssociated or Derivative Policies
- June 21, 2018 DOJ requests relief from Flores settlement in order to detain children in family facilities
- October 4, 2018 DHS Secretary creates panel to examine best practices for families and children in CBP custody
- August 23, 2019 Final Rule terminating Flores Agreement on detention of migrant children
- April 16, 2020 ORR proposes information collection to allow UAC Program to monitor care provider facility compliance
Pre Trump-Era Policies
- September 16, 1996 Flores Settlement Agreement
- April 30, 2024 2024.04.30_Unaccompanied Children Program Foundational Rule
Documents
Trump-Era Policy Documents
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Commentary
Trump administration seeks to end protections for immigrant children in federal custody - AP News
AP News reports on statements by Trump administration officials in conjunction with the DOJ's motion to terminate the Flores agreement.
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