Today, Explained "Safe and sanitary"
Jun 26, 2019
Elora Mokerji, Director of the Immigration Rights Clinic at Columbia Law School, dives into the harrowing conditions faced by children in border detention. She discusses the recent emergency aid package passed by Congress and the urgent need for reform. Mokerji sheds light on the historical impact of the Flores Agreement and its role in shaping child welfare standards. She emphasizes the importance of legal protections that safeguard vulnerable minors against neglect and unsanitary conditions amidst ongoing debates on immigration policy.
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Resignation After Border Patrol Visit
- Lawyers visited a border patrol station in Clint, Texas, and witnessed appalling conditions.
- This visit led to the resignation of the acting head of U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Appalling Conditions at Clint Facility
- Elora Mukerjee, a lawyer, described the Clint facility as overcrowded, filthy, and lacking basic necessities.
- Children were without showers, clean clothes, toothbrushes, and adequate food.
Flores Settlement Violations
- The Flores Settlement Agreement mandates safe and sanitary conditions for detained children and their prompt release.
- The current administration's practices at Clint violate nearly all provisions of this agreement.