Biden Administration Places 11,000+ Migrant Children With Unvetted Sponsors, Skips 79,000 Home Checks

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley released Department of Health and Human Services data revealing that during President Joe Biden's administration, over 11,000 unaccompanied migrant children were placed with unvetted sponsors who were neither parents nor legal guardians, violating federal law. Additionally, more than 79,000 children under the age of 12 did not receive required home studies, which are critical for ensuring child safety. The data also indicated that the Office of Refugee Resettlement had thousands of unresolved "Notices of Concern" involving reports of abuse, neglect, and trafficking. Grassley criticized the Biden administration for prioritizing speed over child safety and praised the Trump administration for launching initiatives to address these issues and locating over 13,000 children who crossed the border alone. The Trump administration's efforts include reforms and investigations into suspected fraud and trafficking within the unaccompanied minor program. Grassley has pledged continued oversight to prevent future abuse and ensure proper supervision and care for these vulnerable children.