Event Brief
Children Held in Immigration Custody Longer Than Allowed
Filed: Feb 16, 2026 at 6:02 AM ET
Summary: Advocates claim the Trump administration is unlawfully detaining minors.
WHO: Immigration advocates
WHAT: Keeping minors detained longer than permitted by law
WHEN: Feb 16, 2026 at 5:18 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Part of immigration crackdown
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