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Original Date Announced
December 28, 2018Following the death of an 8-year-old boy in CBP custody, CBP announces that it will begin conducting secondary medical checks of all children in their custody with priority given to children under 10. CBP is also considering other changes, including "surge" options of transferring children to family detention centers or supervised release; medical assistance from other partners (e.g. FEMA, HHS, CDC); and reviewing policies for care and conditions for children held in CBP custody. [ID #368]
DHS News Release: CBP Shares Additional Information about Recent Passing of Guatemalan ChildEffective Date
December 28, 2018Current Status
Fully in EffectOriginal Trump Policy Status
Status: Final/ActualTrump Administration Action: Change in PracticeAgencies Affected: CBPAssociated or Derivative Policies
- December 17, 2018 CBP releases interim procedures on notification of a death in custody
Commentary
Customs and Border Protection announces changes after second child dies in custody
The American Civil Liberties Union said in a tweet Tuesday that the boy's death was "a horrific tragedy" and that CBP should be held accountable. The group called for the incoming Congress to investigate the Department of Homeland Security, which includes CBP. Go to article on nbcnews.comAutopsy for 7-year-old migrant who died in U.S. custody shows she died of sepsis
"When Jakelin Caal Maquin presented to the Border Patrol facility in New Mexico, there was no specific review of experiences, signs or symptoms that would have identified that she was sick," said Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-Calif., in an interview with NPR. "There was no physical examination including a very basic vital signs that would have most likely identified that she had a fever ... or a fast heart rate." Go to article on npr.org