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Trump officials send undocumented children to Texas
The gist
Almost 80% of children in federal custody entering new immigration court proceedings in July were sent to Texas, rising above 90% in August.
Advocates fear the concentration makes deportation easier, though officials haven't said that's the reason.
How it unfolded
- Jul 2026Almost 80 percent of children in federal custody who entered new immigration court proceedings in July were sent to Texas.
- Aug 2026More than 90 percent of children in federal custody who entered new immigration court proceedings in August were sent to Texas.
- Sep 18, 2026Reports published on Trump officials moving migrant children to unlicensed Texas facilities, raising deportation fears.