Migrant Children Crisis: New Policy

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The Trump administration’s latest policy move aims to focus on locating and returning unaccompanied migrant children.

Story Overview

The Trump administration has found 13,000 unaccompanied migrant children missing under Biden.
Efforts are underway to repatriate these children, emphasizing family reunification.
The Trump administration criticizes the Biden-era policies for inadequate sponsor vetting.
New initiatives include the CBP Home app and financial incentives for voluntary return.

Trump Administration’s Repatriation Efforts

The Trump administration claims to have located 13,000 unaccompanied migrant children who were reportedly lost under Biden’s administration. These children are among the many who entered the U.S. during a surge at the southern border from 2021 to 2024. The Office of Refugee Resettlement, under the Department of Health and Human Services, is spearheading efforts to reunite these minors with their families abroad. The administration argues that the previous administration’s policies led to minors being released to unvetted sponsors. This has resulted in some children being subjected to abuse or trafficking.

.@RealTomHoman says the Trump Administration has already found over 13,000 children that the Biden Administration "lost track" of:

"Some of these children were in trafficking… we're not going to rest until we find every one of them." pic.twitter.com/xXzaZ0Bm4F

— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) July 28, 2025

Legislative and Technological Tools

In a strategic move, President Trump signed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” on July 4, 2025. This legislation expands repatriation authority and increases funding for detention facilities. The administration has initiated new repatriation and self-deportation services, including the innovative CBP Home app. This app, along with financial incentives, encourages voluntary return and self-deportation. The legislation provides expanded legal authority, allowing for the repatriation of children to Central American countries beyond Mexico and Canada. Critics, however, express concern about the potential humanitarian impact of these policies.

Watch: Trump admin finds missing immigrant children lost under Biden – YouTube

Impact and Reactions

The actions taken by the Trump administration represent a significant policy shift from the previous administration, focusing on enforcement and safety. There is an increased emphasis on repatriation and family reunification rather than deportation. The administration’s critique of the Biden-era policies highlights failures in child welfare and border security. However, these measures have sparked a debate over the balance between enforcement and humanitarian obligations.