White House Reopens Trump-Era Facility For Migrant Children

The Biden administration has reopened a revamped migrant facility in Texas to shelter children aged 13 to 17, aligning with the Flores Agreement. The process involves Customs and Border Protection (CBP) apprehending children at the border, who are then moved to Health and Human Services (HHS) facilities. The Biden administration aims to avoid the family separations seen under Trump. However, there is criticism from the ACLU and Democrats like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who express concerns about repeating past mistakes.

What is the primary reason for reopening the migrant children facility under the Biden administration?

• To increase the number of children in custody

• To follow the same policies as the previous administration

• To provide a more humane environment for minors

• To reduce costs associated with child care

What is the maximum duration children are supposed to be held in CBP facilities according to the Flores Agreement?

• 96 hours

• 24 hours

• 48 hours

• 72 hours

What was a significant issue faced by CBP facilities recently that affected the transfer of children?

• Lack of food supplies

• Weather-related delays

• Insufficient staff

• Transportation strikes

How does the Biden administration's approach to handling migrant children differ from the previous administration?

• By reducing the number of facilities

• By not separating children from their parents

• By separating children from their parents

• By increasing the number of children in custody

What is a concern expressed by critics regarding the Biden administration's handling of migrant children?

• The facilities are too luxurious

• The policies might repeat past mistakes

• There are too many facilities

• The children are not being educated