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Standards For Child Migrants Could Force Detention Centers To Close

Far more families are being detained after seeking safety in the U.S., and they're being held for far longer: 6 months, a year, or more. The effects on their well-being are tragic, especially for children. Advocates, including the WRC, are challenging the legality of this extended detention.