Unaccompanied Children in the Immigration System

Over the past several years, the federal government has adopted laws and policies intended to protect unaccompanied immigrant children. Some of these policies have had harmful downstream consequences, while others have proven difficult to enforce. One result has been a proliferation of migrant children working long hours in hazardous industries. Is the federal government equipped to protect these children? How can advocacy groups and others help? A roundtable discussion among former government officials and leaders of nongovernmental organizations will explore how best to ensure the safety of immigrant children. The event is open to the public and attendees can register in advance, with parking available in the D2 lots adjacent to the Law School. Lunch will be served on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 11:30 a.m.