Statement for the Record: “The Impact on Local Communities of the Release of Unaccompanied Alien Minors and the Need for Consultation and Notification”

The U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) submits this statement to the House Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security of the jUdiciary Committee.  USCRI urges the Subcommittee to: 1) vote no on bills H.R. 5409 and H.R. 5129; 2) increase HHS funding to expand Post Release Services for unaccompanied children to help them integrate into their communities; and 3) consider USCRI’s six policy solutions that will work to prevent trafficking, protect children and save money.   Read more.