The Homestead facility, south of Miami, came under fire for what immigration activists described as unsuitable conditions for children
All unaccompanied migrant children housed at a controversial south Florida facility have been removed, the federal Administration for Children and Families said Saturday.
The Homestead facility, south of Miami, sheltered about 14,300 children since it was activated in March 2018 to house unaccompanied minors apprehended by the US Department of Homeland Security, officials said.The facility came under fire for what immigration activists described as unsuitable conditions for children. It also became a popular stop for Democratic presidential candidates and protesters clamoring for its closure.
Here's the story behind this viral border crisis photo 02:28The Homestead facility will remain open, however, reducing bed capacity from 2,700 beds to 1,200."We anticipate an uptick in the number of referrals made to HHS this fall, based on historical trends," Stauffer said in the statement.Immigration activists had for months pushed for the closure of the sprawling compound, which is tucked behind a chain link fence.In June, Massachusetts Sen.
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