The U.S. government says there were nearly 5,000 complaints of sexual abuse and harassment of migrant children in government-managed shelters over four years
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California immigrant detainees face long periods of confinement, barriers to medical treatment, state audit reveals » HHS manages the care of tens of thousands of migrant children, most of whom crossed the border alone. Children are placed in shelters until they can be released to sponsors, usually a parent or close relative. The shelters are privately run but contracted by the government.
Officials say most of the allegations haven't been substantiated and are defending the care they provide to migrant children.A digest of essential news, insight and analysis from L.A. Times editors.
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