US must provide migrant kids hygiene products

The US has to provide hygiene products to detained migrant children and also ensure they get enough sleep.

The US 9th Circuit Court of Appeals denied their appeal of a lower court’s decision Thursday. That ruling also requires the federal government hire a juvenile coordinator.

Backers of the lawsuit asked the court to enforce the Flores Settlement which requires “safe and sanitary” conditions.

In June, a DOJ attorney tried to argue “safe and sanitary” didn’t necessarily mean providing personal hygiene products. Justice officials say she has received death threats.

Source: https://www.npr.org/2019/08/15/751634918/appeals-court-rules-detained-migrant-children-should-get-soap-sleep-clean-water

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