And they've added a requirement that sponsors attend ID checks where ICE agents are present. In many cases, ICE has abducted potential sponsors directly from these interviews, essentially using their kids as a trap. Meanwhile, The federal government has also cut the funding for the lawyers who are contracted to help these kids file for asylum or for other humanitarian relief they might be eligible for. at the same time that they've accelerated the court docket aggressively. So, rather, removals are up, detentions are up, and the time kids are spending separated from their families is up. (02:01–02:14)
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