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Trump's Policy: Pregnant Minors Sent to Controversial Texas Shelter

3/15/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration directs that all pregnant unaccompanied minors apprehended by immigration enforcement be sent to a single shelter in San Benito, Texas.
The shelter sits in a region with limited medical care, raising concerns about its capacity due to a history of deficiencies and inadequate care.
Many minors are pregnant due to rape, including some as young as 13.

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration directs that all pregnant unaccompanied minors apprehended by immigration enforcement be sent to a single shelter in San Benito, Texas.
The shelter sits in a region with limited medical care, raising concerns about its capacity due to a history of deficiencies and inadequate care.
Many minors are pregnant due to rape, including some as young as 13.