Federal Judge Partially Ends Court Oversight for Migrant Children

A federal judge in Los Angeles approved the Biden administration's request to partially end the long-standing court oversight of how the government cares for migrant children, specifically at the U.S. Health and Human Services Department. The judge ruled that new safeguards, exceeding Flores settlement standards, allow for the partial termination of court supervision, with exceptions for certain facilities. Despite opposition from child migrant advocates citing concerns about regulatory frameworks in states like Texas and Florida, the judge found the new regulations sufficient. The decision ensures continued access for lawyers of child migrants to monitor their treatment in facilities, maintaining crucial protections for the children involved.