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Every year, thousands of unaccompanied migrant children attempting to enter the United States are stopped at the southern border by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents. Most come from the area of Central America known as the Northern Triangle, comprising El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras. Most are fleeing gang violence and poverty; many come seeking reunification with family members. According to CPB, the number of such apprehensions peaked in 2014 at 68,541. From October 2017 through March 2018, 21,720 youth have been apprehended. Unaccompanied minors from contiguous countries (Mexico and …
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Foreword
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Unaccompanied Migrant Children Overview
Processing and Treatment by Federal Agencies
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Why Unaccompanied Children Migrate
Poverty, Violence, Economic Opportunity, and Family Reunification
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Referral and Placement of Migrant Children
GAO Recommendations and Progress Among Agencies
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Immigrant Detention and Release
Legal Issues Affecting Unaccompanied Migrant Children
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Legislative Background on Migrant Children
Recent Action in the Congress on Unaccompanied Minors
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Special Counsel Protection Bill
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GMO Food Labeling
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#MeToo and the U.S. Courts
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Iran Nuclear Deal Withdrawal
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Pro & Con
Should the Federal Government Be Doing More to Protect Unaccompanied Child Migrants?
