More than 130 minors have been waiting 10 days in the custody of U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Biden has promised to quickly rebuild the immigration system and make it more humane, and prominent Republicans have been criticizing his approach. Biden officials say they are working to address the root causes of irregular migration and rebuild the U.S. asylum system. Roughly 87 percent of unaccompanied minors are released to a parent or another close relative. Meade told senior ICE officials that CBP needs immediate help guarding families and minors who crossed the border without their parents.

Source: Washington Post March 12, 2021 14:21 UTC