What are the Trump administration’s policies about detaining immigrant children?

The Guardian - World NewsEN 5 min read 100% complete by Roque PlanasJanuary 23, 2026 at 11:46 PM

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The Trump administration has increased the detention of immigrant families, including young children, within the United States. This marks a shift from previous administrations that primarily detained families apprehended at the border. From January to October 2025, ICE booked approximately 3,800 minors into family detention, with over 2,600 apprehended by ICE officers inside the country. This policy is being implemented through immigration sweeps in major cities. While the Flores Settlement provides some protections for detained minors, the Trump administration is increasingly detaining families even when they have permission to reside in the US or have refugee status, leading to criticism that the policy terrorizes families.

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Ali Daniels 30% National Center for Youth Law 40% Deportation Data Project 40% Becky Wolozin ×240% Columbia Heights 50% Minneapolis ×260% Flores Settlement ×260% United States ×370% Liam Ramos ×380% Donald Trump ×290% Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ×790%

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immigrant detention 100% trump administration 90% immigration enforcement 80% detaining children 80% ice 70% family detention 60% mass deportation 60% unauthorized immigrants 50% flores settlement 50% refugee status 40%

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