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Tag: ORR

Immigration

More Than 250 Migrant Kids And Teens Test Positive For COVID-19 In Texas Shelters

Elizabeth Trovall

Posted on March 24, 2021 · Texas Health and Human Services confirmed 261 COVID-19 cases in state-licensed facilities and foster care for migrant children since March 5th, 2021.

Tags carrizo springs COVID-19 dallas fort bliss Health and Human Services HHS Lackland midland migrant teens Office of Refugee Resettlement ORR pecos unaccompanied minors

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Texas Immigrant Detention Facilities Report Surge In COVID-19 Cases

Elizabeth Trovall

Posted on April 22, 2020 · At least 36 adults, 5 unaccompanied minors and 12 staff have tested positive for COVID-19 in Texas immigrant holding facilities.

Tags covid en centros de detencion covid in immigrant facilities COVID-19 ice migrant detention facilities ORR

Immigration

Number Of Migrant Kids In Texas Facilities Drops Suddenly

Elizabeth Trovall

Posted on October 11, 2019 · Migrant care facilities have been at capacity throughout this past year, usually holding some 6,000 kids. But in September, the population of migrant kids in federal custody fell to half that.

Tags migrant kids ORR uac unaccompanied children

Immigration

Southwest Key Sues City Of Houston Over New Shelter For Migrant Children

Elizabeth Trovall

Posted on September 17, 2018 · The migrant facility operator is seeking an injunction and damages estimated to be more than $8 million.

Tags baby jails emancipation houston immigration ORR Shelters Southwest Key

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What Stood Between An Undocumented Minor And An Abortion? One Trump Appointee

Ashley Lopez, KUT

Posted on October 25, 2017 · The young woman had to follow the same complicated process that any minor seeking an abortion in Texas without a parent's consent must follow.

Tags abortion brownsville ORR texas undocumented immigrant

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