Office of Refugee Resettlement
Coverage of Office of Refugee Resettlement in the Nexus archive.
- Trump admin plans new ICE holding facility near Louisiana deportation flight hub
The Trump administration plans to open a 528-bed ICE holding facility near Alexandria International Airport in Louisiana, positioning it as a 'staging area' to expedite deportations of families and unaccompanied children. The facility, operated by a nonprofit arm of LaSalle Corrections, is located near the nation's largest deportation flight hub, which handled over 4,400 immigration enforcement flights in the past year.
- A new ICE facility could speed up deportations for families and kids
The Trump administration plans to open a 528-bed ICE facility in Alexandria, Louisiana, near an airport to expedite deportations of migrant families and unaccompanied children. The facility, operated by a private prison company, aims to address logistical challenges but has drawn concerns from immigration advocates about prolonged detentions and oversight.
- A new ICE facility could speed up deportations for families and kids
The Trump administration plans to open a 528-bed ICE facility in Alexandria, Louisiana, near an airport to streamline deportations of migrant families and unaccompanied children. The facility, operated by a private prison company, aims to address logistical challenges by housing migrants temporarily before deportation flights, but advocates warn it could lead to prolonged detentions and oversight issues.
- Senator Ron Wyden accuses US health agency of plan to deport more than 500 migrant children
Senator Ron Wyden accused the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) of preparing to deport over 500 unaccompanied migrant children in its custody using an 'unprecedented legal framework.' Wyden claims the agency is targeting these children through an administrative process lacking statutory authority and urged HHS to suspend related efforts.
- US Senator warns of administration plan to hastily remove over 500 unaccompanied migrant children
A U.S. senator warns the Trump administration is planning to rapidly remove over 500 unaccompanied migrant children, bypassing legal protections. The administration denies the claims, while the senator alleges the plan violates child welfare mandates and demands an immediate halt.
- US Senator warns of administration plan to hastily remove over 500 unaccompanied migrant children
A U.S. senator warns the Trump administration is planning to rapidly remove over 500 unaccompanied migrant children, bypassing legal protections. The administration previously attempted a similar effort that was halted by a federal court. Health and Human Services denies the claims, calling them fearmongering.
- HHS ends $11M contract with Catholic Charities to care for migrant children
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has decided not to renew an $11 million contract with Catholic Charities, specifically ending funding for a shelter operated by the Archdiocese of Miami. This decision by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) will impact the care of migrant children.