Federal Judge Blocks Trump-Era Attempt to Dismantle Immigrant Child Protections—At What Cost to American Sovereignty?

In a decision that underscores ongoing tensions between humanitarian concerns and national sovereignty, U.S. District Judge Dolly Gee in Los Angeles has denied the Trump administration’s latest attempt to terminate the Flores Settlement Agreement. This agreement, upheld for nearly 30 years, mandates minimum standards for the care of immigrant children detained by federal authorities. The ruling comes amid fierce debates over immigration policy and border control—a frontline issue that speaks directly to America’s ability to manage its own borders effectively. While Judge Gee acknowledged some improvements in conditions for detained children, she dismissed arguments that these developments justify ending the...