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Government Re-Separates Children, Violating 2023 Settlement Protections

6/4/2026

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An AP investigation found the government re-separated children despite a 2023 settlement.
Ederson Galicia Alva and mother Alva López were returned to Florida after a judge ordered their release from Guatemala.
DHS acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis said the department complies with court orders.
The 2023 settlement gives families legal protections, asylum pathways, work permits, and support services.
Families must request cancellation of removal orders by December or lose status.

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An AP investigation found the government re-separated children despite a 2023 settlement.
Ederson Galicia Alva and mother Alva López were returned to Florida after a judge ordered their release from Guatemala.
DHS acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis said the department complies with court orders.
The 2023 settlement gives families legal protections, asylum pathways, work permits, and support services.
Families must request cancellation of removal orders by December or lose status.