Federal watchdog: Biden admin neglected vetting adults housing migrant children
The Biden Administration’s Failure to Properly Vet and Monitor Adults Placing Migrant Children
In a shocking revelation, a federal watchdog has uncovered the Biden administration’s failure to adequately vet and monitor adults responsible for housing migrant children in 2021. The Department of Health and Human Services’ inspector general’s office released a report on Thursday, highlighting the lack of basic safety checks, including criminal background checks, performed on some adults.
During just two months, March and April of 2021, a staggering 16,790 children were placed with adults by HHS. The inspector general’s office examined the case files of 342 of these children, revealing alarming findings. In 16% of the cases, HHS failed to provide evidence of conducting essential safety checks such as background and address verification. Furthermore, over a third of the cases lacked legible documentation for the adults, raising concerns about potential forgery.
Haley Lubeck, an analyst for the inspector general’s office, expressed her concerns, stating, “We found that children’s case files and sponsor records were not always updated with important documentation and information.”
Ongoing Issues and Response from HHS
Disturbingly, in approximately 20% of the cases reviewed, HHS neglected to check on the well-being of the children they had placed for extended periods, sometimes lasting months. In response to the report, HHS spokesman Jeff Nesbit claimed that most of the highlighted issues were already being addressed through training, monitoring, technology, and evaluation.
It is worth noting that HHS faced criticism last year for prematurely releasing migrant children, leading to instances of child labor exploitation. The New York Times conducted an investigation in February 2023, revealing that dozens of migrant children, some as young as 12, were forced to work overnight or in hazardous conditions for companies in the United States.
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The Ongoing Crisis at the Southern Border
Meanwhile, the Biden administration continues to grapple with an ongoing crisis at the southern border, as hundreds of thousands of migrants illegally cross into the country each month. In December, authorities encountered a record-breaking 302,000 migrants at the border, the highest monthly total ever recorded. Throughout the year, a staggering 2.5 million migrants were apprehended or attempted to cross the southern border, according to the CBP. These figures do not even include the more than 96,000 “known gotaways” who were detected but managed to evade capture, not to mention the unknown gotaways.
President Biden’s approval rating on immigration hit an all-time low of 32% last month, reflecting the public’s dissatisfaction with his handling of the situation. His overall approval rating remains low as well.
What measures will the Biden administration put in place to detect and prevent the use of fake documents for adults responsible for housing migrant children, in order to protect the well-being of these vulnerable children
This failure to properly vet and monitor adults in charge of housing migrant children is an ongoing issue that needs immediate attention. It puts the safety and well-being of these vulnerable children at risk. The Biden administration must take immediate action to address this failure and ensure that proper safety checks are carried out before placing children with adults.
The report from the inspector general’s office highlights the concerning lack of background checks and address verification performed by HHS. These safety checks are crucial to ensure that children are not placed in potentially dangerous or unsafe environments. Without these checks, we leave children vulnerable to harm and exploitation.
Furthermore, the lack of legible documentation for adults raises serious concerns about potential forgery. It is essential that the Biden administration implements measures to detect and prevent the use of fake documents. The safety and well-being of these children should be of the utmost priority, and verifying the authenticity of documents is a fundamental step in ensuring their protection.
The findings of this report are deeply troubling, as they reveal significant gaps in the vetting and monitoring process. It is alarming that a large number of children have been placed with adults without proper safety checks being carried out. This failure falls squarely on the shoulders of the Biden administration, which has the responsibility to ensure the safety and welfare of these children.
The Biden administration must immediately implement changes to its vetting and monitoring procedures. This includes conducting thorough background checks for all adults responsible for housing migrant children. Additionally, regular monitoring and follow-up visits should be conducted to ensure that these children are safe and receiving proper care.
Moreover, there needs to be a system in place to update children’s case files and sponsor records with important documentation and information. This will help track the progress and well-being of each child and ensure that any concerns or issues are properly addressed.
The failure to properly vet and monitor adults placing migrant children is a grave injustice that cannot be ignored. The Biden administration must acknowledge this failure and take swift action to rectify the situation. These children deserve nothing less than our full commitment to their safety and well-being.
In conclusion, the Biden administration’s failure to properly vet and monitor adults responsible for housing migrant children is deeply concerning. The lack of basic safety checks and legible documentation is unacceptable and puts these vulnerable children at risk. Immediate action must be taken to address this issue and ensure the safety and welfare of these children. The Biden administration must implement stricter vetting and monitoring procedures and prioritize the well-being of these children above all else.
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