The Department of Homeland Security has acknowledged that under the Biden administration, some unaccompanied migrant children were placed with sponsors who later impregnated them.

Others were released to adults with serious criminal histories, including charges of child exploitation and forced labor.

A surge in migrant arrivals overwhelmed the system, prompting the government to expedite releases from unsafe detention centers, often without proper vetting. Homeland Security Investigations found some children living in neglect, with over two dozen cases showing signs of human trafficking. ICE identified some sponsors as the fathers of pregnant minors. Analysts blame relaxed safety protocols and insufficient oversight, leading to thousands of children being lost or placed in harm’s way. Experts say only 5% of 100,000 attempted welfare checks succeeded. Over 65,000 calls to the abuse hotline went unanswered. The government continues to face scrutiny for its handling of migrant children, raising serious concerns about child safety and systemic accountability.