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Over 300,000 Migrant Children Lost Under Biden Administration

9/20/2025

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The Biden administration lost over 300,000 migrant children, as reported by Border Czar Tom Homan.
The Trump administration managed to locate around 25,000 of these children.
An inspector general's report indicated that 320,000 children went unaccounted for after being released to sponsors.
Many children ended up in sex trafficking or forced labor, with 27 reported deaths.
The report also noted that 291,000 unaccompanied children were released without future court dates, and 32,000 missed their hearings.

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Story summary

The Biden administration lost over 300,000 migrant children, as reported by Border Czar Tom Homan.
The Trump administration managed to locate around 25,000 of these children.
An inspector general's report indicated that 320,000 children went unaccounted for after being released to sponsors.
Many children ended up in sex trafficking or forced labor, with 27 reported deaths.
The report also noted that 291,000 unaccompanied children were released without future court dates, and 32,000 missed their hearings.