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Pregnant migrant girls at Texas detention center

Pregnant Migrant Girls Held at Texas Center Criticized for Inadequate Care

March 13, 2026 Texas PBS NewsHour
Since July, the Trump administration has been sending all pregnant unaccompanied minors apprehended by immigration enforcement to a single group shelter in Texas. The administration's own child welfare officials have objected to the policy, saying the facility lacks the specialized care the girls need.
Source: PBS NewsHour