AP exclusive: Change in human trafficking reporting alarms advocates for migrant children

The Trump administration issued a directive instructing caregivers for migrant children to cease reporting human trafficking concerns directly to the office established to assist victims. The order was issued via a memorandum dated September 10.

Advocates for migrant children have raised alarms regarding the policy change, expressing concern that halting direct reporting to the dedicated victim-assistance office could leave vulnerable minors more susceptible to deportation.