Foreword
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 Canada) are quickly repatriated if they are not determined…
