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Child Welfare vs. Deportation Fear: Advocates Speak Out

5/3/2025

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In Boston, 28-year-old Ely Rojas is caught in a troubling situation as the U.S. Department of Homeland Security conducts a welfare check on his teenage brothers, Juan and Jaime, unaccompanied immigrants from El Salvador. Advocates warn that such checks could instill fear of deportation and expose vulnerable children to exploitation, emphasizing that child welfare should remain separate from law enforcement.

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Story summary

In Boston, 28-year-old Ely Rojas is caught in a troubling situation as the U.S. Department of Homeland Security conducts a welfare check on his teenage brothers, Juan and Jaime, unaccompanied immigrants from El Salvador. Advocates warn that such checks could instill fear of deportation and expose vulnerable children to exploitation, emphasizing that child welfare should remain separate from law enforcement.