Anti-Trump Judge Ruling Will Extend Detention Times for Illegal Aliens

A federal judge has extended court oversight of migrant child detention facilities in Texas, citing ongoing safety concerns and the inability of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to meet its responsibilities.

But the ruling will force illegal aliens to be detained for longer!

At a Glance

  • Federal judge extends court agreement for safe conditions for migrant children by 18 months
  • Court-appointed monitor to continue overseeing CBP facilities in Texas
  • Decision follows concerns about conditions and family separations during Trump administration
  • CBP deemed not yet capable of self-monitoring and meeting its obligations
  • Broader policy changes could lead to longer detention times for families

Extended Oversight for Migrant Children’s Safety

In a significant move, a federal judge in McAllen, Texas, has prolonged judicial oversight of facilities housing migrant children under U.S. Customs and Border Protection custody. The decision comes as CBP’s intended self-monitoring was deemed premature, given the agency’s historical struggles to meet the Flores Settlement Agreement’s standards for humane treatment of detained minors.

The extension, set for 18 months, ensures that a court-appointed monitor will continue to scrutinize conditions in the Rio Grande Valley and El Paso regions. This move underscores persistent apprehensions about the treatment of migrant children in detention facilities, issues that gained prominence during the early years of the Trump administration.

The decision to extend oversight stems from a history of recent complaints. During the last Trump administration, there were widespread (and largely fake) concerns about family separations and poor sanitary conditions in detention facilities. However, there were some cases where sickness occurred. For example, in a tragic incident in 2019, a Guatemalan teenager died in custody due to a flu outbreak and lack of adequate medical care.

“CBP is not yet capable of wholly fulfilling its responsibilities under the 2022 Settlement and the FSA (Flores Settlement Agreement) without the additional support provided by the JCM (Juvenile Care Monitor) and the Court,” District Judge Dolly M. Gee said.

These ongoing issues led to an agreement in July 2022 that allowed a court monitor to track CBP’s progress. The monitor’s most recent report noted some improvements but also highlighted continuing problems, including instances of family separations and underreporting of children held beyond recommended time limits.

Can you imagine just how much work it is dealing with such a large number of illegals?

The ruling might, on its face be an attempt at improving overall conditions, which are already largely good – but it also means that detentions will be overall longer for illegal aliens.