Senators Padilla and Durbin request oversight hearings after allegations of misleading deportation practices concerning Guatemalan children by the Trump Administration.
Senators Alex Padilla and Dick Durbin have called for congressional oversight hearings following a whistleblower report alleging the Trump Administration deceived regarding the safety of unaccompanied Guatemalan children targeted for deportation. The report claims that many children faced serious threats such as abuse and trafficking, contradicting previous statements made by officials.
The allegations highlight a potential violation of the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act by not allowing these children to appear before an immigration judge before removal. Padilla emphasized the moral obligation to protect these children, while Durbin urged bipartisan cooperation to address these concerns.
Both senators, joined by other representatives, are demanding transparency and compliance with legal protections for vulnerable minors and have expressed deep concern about the implications of the whistleblower's claims.
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