By Emeka Blast 
Trump Admin Targets Migrant Teens in Rapid Deportation Push
The Trump administration has launched a sweeping and aggressive deportation effort targeting unaccompanied migrant children by conducting so-called “welfare visits” that many legal experts and immigrant advocates describe as coercive. Instead of going through standard immigration proceedings, federal agents — including those from the FBI, DHS, and DEA — are reportedly visiting teens in their homes and asking if they’d “like to return” to their countries of origin.
Critics say these interactions exploit the children’s vulnerability, bypassing legal protections such as Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS). While officials claim the checks are meant to ensure child welfare, the line of questioning often veers into territory related to trafficking, employment, and sponsorship — raising serious concerns about whether these minors are being quietly funneled into deportation without due process.
This strategy is part of a broader Trump policy wave that has drastically ramped up ICE arrests and scaled back legal avenues for undocumented youth. As advocates sound the alarm, lawsuits are now underway challenging the legality and ethics of this approach.
