The Numbers That Cannot Be Ignored: Between 2019 and 2023, 291,000 unaccompanied children were not issued Notices to Appear (NTAs) in immigration court, making it difficult to track them. About 7% of these children disappear entirely 1.The Labor Pipeline: Many of these children end up in unsafe and exploitative jobs. The author questions whether the children are being lost or funneled into the labor market 1.Patterns, Not Accidents: The author argues that the disappearance of these children is not due to random errors but a pattern of systemic negligence 1.What Must Change: The document calls for better tracking of children in ORR custody, mandatory NTAs, and independent oversight to ensure accountability 1.
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