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DHS Secretary creates panel to examine best practices for families and children in CBP custody

  1. Original Date Announced

    October 4, 2018

    DHS Secretary Nielsen tasks the Homeland Security Advisory Council (HSAC) with creating a CBP Families and Children Custody Panel. The panel will "provide findings and recommendations on the best practices from Federal, State, and local organizations regarding care for families and children in CBP custody." [ID #437]

    Memo from DHS Secretary Nielsen re: HSAC Taskings
  2. Effective Date

    October 4, 2018
  3. Subsequent Trump and Court Action

    April 16, 2019

    CBP Families and Children Care Panel Final Emergency Interim Report

    On April 16, 2019, the CBP Families and Child Care Panel issues a final emergency interim report. View Document
  4. Subsequent Trump and Court Action

    May 3, 2019

    Expert Letter on HSAC Emergency Interim Report

    NGO letter responding to interim report. View Document
  5. Subsequent Trump and Court Action

    November 14, 2019

    CBP Families and Children Care Panel Final Report

    On November 14, 2019, the Panel issues a final report. View Document

Current Status

Fully in Effect

Original Trump Policy Status

Status: Final/Actual
Trump Administration Action: Data and Reports
Subject Matter: Detention Minors
Agencies Affected: CBP ORR ICE

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