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November 13, 2019

U.S. Government Detained Record Number of Migrant Children in 2019
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Newly released government data shows the U.S. government has detained a
record number of migrant children over the past year - nearly 70,000
babies, children and teenagers held in U.S. government custody. That's a
42% increase over the last fiscal year. The American Academy of
Pediatrics has condemned child detention, saying even short periods of
detention can cause psychological trauma and long-term mental health
risks.


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