POLITICSJun 13 · 10:30 UTCTHE 74Anna Flagg and Shannon Heffernan and Kay Guerrero and Jacob Soboroff

25 Babies and Toddlers Are in ICE Custody on an Average Day

The Trump administration's immigration policies have led to a 10-fold increase in babies and toddlers held in ICE custody, with 25 on average daily in 2025-2026 compared to fewer than three under Biden. Parents report substandard conditions causing health and developmental issues, while experts warn detention harms young children.

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