The White House is pushing multiple U.S. agencies to accelerate the removal of unauthorized immigrant children from the United States, affecting children in immigration court and those seeking relief. The Guardian reports Stephen Miller is directing a cross-agency effort involving DHS, ICE, USCIS, HHS, the Justice Department, the State Department and the Defense Department; nearly 200,000 children have received removal orders since January 2025, according to an analysis of immigration court data shared by advocacy group Mobile Pathways. Critics cited by the paper say some tactics bypass child-protection safeguards and rush children through asylum and court processes without lawyers.
Why it matters: The reported effort could change how quickly children are processed for asylum or deportation and how much access they have to legal protections. Supporters of tougher enforcement argue faster removals deter unauthorized migration, while critics say children face higher risks of wrongful removal and inadequate due process.
Alexandra Villarreal in New York
2026.09.19
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This article appears to be the first specific report of a White House-coordinated campaign, led by Stephen Miller, to accelerate removal proceedings and deportations for migrant children across multiple U.S. agencies.
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