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June 25, 2026
Sen. Ron Wyden Accuses HHS of Unprecedented Plan to Deport Over 500 Migrant Children
- Senator Ron Wyden claims the Department of Health and Human Services is using an unprecedented legal framework to target over 500 unaccompanied migrant children for expedited removal.
- These children have been in custody for at least 180 days and lack verified sponsors in the U.S., raising due process concerns.
- Wyden's letter highlights that most of these children have legal representation, and removing them without attorney involvement would breach their rights.
- The senator demands HHS to suspend any removal initiatives and respond by June 26, 2026, citing a potential violation of judicial oversight.
2 Sources
- Trump administration identifies more than 500 migrant children for removal from the US, senator saysJun 25, 2026 at 4:00 PM · CNN
- Senator Ron Wyden accuses US health agency of plan to deport more than 500 migrant childrenJun 25, 2026 at 5:38 PM · The Guardian