Legal advocates seek to halt CBP policy pressuring unaccompanied children to self-deport - AP News
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February 25, 2026
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Legal advocates are challenging a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) policy that pressures unaccompanied children to self-deport, sparking concerns about family separation and humane treatment. The policy reportedly forces minors to leave without parental guidance, raising alarms among immigration lawyers and human rights groups. A lawsuit filed in federal court accuses CBP of violating due process and subjecting these vulnerable individuals to unsafe conditions during transportation and processing.
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Originally published on AP News on 2/25/2026