A migrant child died in U.S. custody this week, officials confirmed Friday. And we are certainly aware of the tragic loss," White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said during the daily briefing. "The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is deeply saddened by this tragic death on May 10 and our heart goes out to the family. Story continuesNews of the child migrant's death comes amid concerns of a looming surge at the border now that Title 42 pandemic-era restrictions have expired. Migrant child has died in US custody, White House confirms originally appeared on abcnews.go.com

Source: ABC News May 12, 2023 19:08 UTC