Federal Judge Orders Immediate Care for Migrant Children at Border

A significant court ruling mandates that migrant children in makeshift camps along the U.S.-Mexico border must receive immediate housing and care.

Judge Dolly M. Gee rules that migrant children in temporary camps are in legal custody of the Department of Homeland Security and entitled to housing and care.
The court's decision affects thousands of children and may require additional resources from US Customs and Border Protection.
The ruling addresses the inadequate conditions at open-air camps, including lack of shelter, food, and sanitation.
The decision is part of ongoing debates over migrant rights and the federal government's responsibilities at the border.
The ruling is expected to apply beyond California if similar camps arise in other border states.