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Trump Administration's Shelter Move Limits Care for Pregnant Minors

2/23/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration consolidates pregnant minors in federal immigration custody into a single shelter in San Benito, Texas, where abortion is banned.
Legal advocates say move limits access to reproductive healthcare for pregnant youth.
Wendy Young of Kids In Need of Defense urges high-quality healthcare for pregnant youth.
Reports describe inadequate care for women in detention and harsh conditions, raising concerns about family separation despite Homeland Security claims.

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration consolidates pregnant minors in federal immigration custody into a single shelter in San Benito, Texas, where abortion is banned.
Legal advocates say move limits access to reproductive healthcare for pregnant youth.
Wendy Young of Kids In Need of Defense urges high-quality healthcare for pregnant youth.
Reports describe inadequate care for women in detention and harsh conditions, raising concerns about family separation despite Homeland Security claims.