News Round Up 5/27 – 6/2/2025 Part 6

For Migrant Children: Termination of the agreement could lead to prolonged detentions and reduced standards of care, raising humanitarian concerns.

For Enforcement Agencies: Ending the agreement could streamline detention processes but risks overwhelming already strained facilities, with ICE reporting 48,000 detainees against a capacity of 41,500.

For Legal System: The move is likely to face significant judicial scrutiny, potentially tying up resources in protracted legal battles.

Trump Administration Filing: “The Flores Agreement encourages unauthorized migration and hinders enforcement efforts.”

Human Rights Watch: “Dismantling Flores would be a devastating blow to the rights of migrant children, many of whom are already fleeing unimaginable hardship.”

CNN’s Jake Tapper: “The push to end Flores is part of a broader strategy to remove legal guardrails on immigration enforcement, but it’s a risky move given past court rulings.”

Newsmax’s Greg Kelly: “The Flores Agreement ties the hands of border agents. It’s time to prioritize American security over outdated rules.”

The administration’s termination of federally funded legal services for 26,000 unaccompanied migrant children, despite a court order to restore funding, reflects a similar focus on reducing protections.
ICE’s expansion of detention capacity, including plans to use Fort Bliss in Texas, indicates preparations for increased enforcement actions

The Department of Homeland Security’s publication of a “sanctuary jurisdictions” list on May 30, 2025, has drawn sharp criticism from communities across the political spectrum. The list, targeting cities and states that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, has reignited debates over local autonomy and public safety.