Broken U.S. immigration system leaves child migrants with few consequences
An Associated Press investigation shows thousands of Central American children crossing the border face years in the United States with minimal deportation risk. Overburdened courts and a 2002 welfare law enable long stays, while officials seek funding for temporary shelters and note perceptions that migrants may stay or see eased laws.
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The piece explains origins of the children from Guatemala El Salvador and Honduras with numbers for fiscal year 2013 and through May. It notes causes including poverty and gang violence, mentions U N Refugee Agency findings and Vera Institute data on sheltering relief and custody rules for non Mexican or Canadian youths.
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