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Father Discovers Daughter's Abuse Amid Controversial Detention Policies

4/8/2026

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A father learned of his 3-year-old daughter's sexual abuse after filing a habeas petition to speed her release following separation at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Legal advocates criticize the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump for increasing detention times and failing to protect immigrant children.
In a separate case, Salah Salem Sarsour, a lawful permanent resident and pro-Palestinian activist, remains detained despite no criminal record, advocates say detention is political.

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A father learned of his 3-year-old daughter's sexual abuse after filing a habeas petition to speed her release following separation at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Legal advocates criticize the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump for increasing detention times and failing to protect immigrant children.
In a separate case, Salah Salem Sarsour, a lawful permanent resident and pro-Palestinian activist, remains detained despite no criminal record, advocates say detention is political.