Several states are enacting laws to prevent children of detained immigrants from entering foster care when no family or friends can provide temporary custody. This response addresses the potential family separations from large-scale deportation operations promised by President Trump. The federal government does not track related data, highlighting gaps in oversight.
Key Points
- States pass custody laws to avoid foster care for children of detained parents.
- Aims to keep families intact during immigration enforcement actions.
- Federal tracking of such cases is absent, complicating policy evaluation.
Implications for Educational Freedom
These laws support parental rights by minimizing government overreach in family separations, which could indirectly empower parents to maintain control over their children’s education and upbringing. This aligns with EFI’s emphasis on reducing state intervention in family matters that affect educational freedom.
Source: States Change Custody Laws to Keep Kids of Detained Immigrants Out of Foster Care
