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April 28, 2026
Trump administration accelerates deportations of migrant children
- The Trump administration is moving immigration hearings for migrant children up by weeks or months, complicating their chances for legal relief.
- Children as young as four are facing frequent court appearances, often without legal representation, leading to increased anxiety and confusion.
- Advocates warn that the rushed timelines could result in deporting children back to unsafe environments they fled from, exacerbating their trauma.
2 Sources
- Exclusive: Trump moves to accelerate deportations of migrant children in US custodyApr 28, 2026 at 9:00 AM · CNN
- US seeks to accelerate deportations of migrant children in custody, CNN reportsApr 28, 2026 at 9:49 AM · Reuters