Hundreds of immigrant children in federal detention in the U.S. have been held beyond the court-mandated 20-day limit, with some detained for as long as 168 days, raising concerns among legal advocates about their safety and welfare. Reports indicate children faced inadequate medical care, contaminated food, and insufficient legal support, with delays attributed to transportation, medical needs, and legal processing. The ongoing civil lawsuit, stemming from a 1985 agreement, is under scrutiny as the Trump administration seeks to end it. A court hearing is set where Chief US District Judge Dolly Gee will consider potential interventions.
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