(CNN) A federal judge in California granted an extension of this week's deadline for releasing migrant children from federal family detention, according to a Thursday court filing. With that date quickly approaching, the administration -- along with the plaintiff's attorneys -- asked for the deadline to be extended to July 27, and Gee agreed. Families are detained in three facilities run by ICE -- Berks in Pennsylvania, South Texas (Dilley) and Karnes County in Texas. Children at the facilities range from 1 year old to 17 years old, according to lawyers and advocates who provide legal assistance. Gee -- who oversees implementation of the Flores Agreement, which governs care of children in custody -- said last month that given "non-compliance or spotty compliance with masking and social distancing rules," it was imperative to transfer children out of the facilities.

Source: CNN July 16, 2020 22:29 UTC